How To Fix DB271 - Select values or attributes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Select values or attributes

What causes this issue?

You attempted to change an existing variant. When doing this, you must
decide between maintaining values and maintaining attributes. In this
case, you chose both options.

System Response

No changes made.

How to fix this error?

If you called the function module RS_VARIANT_CHANGE, check whether the
parameter VALUE_OR_ATTR has the value "V" or "A".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB271 - Select values or attributes ?

  The SAP error message DB271 ("Select values or attributes") typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a query or report that requires specific selection criteria, but those criteria have not been properly defined or are missing. This error is often encountered in the context of database queries, reports, or data extraction processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The user has not provided the necessary selection values or attributes required for the query to execute.
  Incorrect Query Configuration: The query may be incorrectly configured, leading to a lack of defined parameters.
  User Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data, which can lead to this error.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or database structure may result in the query not being able to find the required attributes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Provide Selection Criteria: Ensure that all required selection criteria are filled in before executing the query. This may involve