How To Fix DB280 - The selection screen & does not contain any objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 280

• Message text: The selection screen & does not contain any objects

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB280 - The selection screen & does not contain any objects ?

  The SAP error message DB280, which states "The selection screen & does not contain any objects," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a transaction or report that requires a selection screen, but the selection screen is either empty or not properly configured to display any objects.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The selection screen may not have been configured correctly in the underlying program or report.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the objects on the selection screen.
  Program Errors: There may be a bug or error in the ABAP code that generates the selection screen.
  Transport Issues: If the program or report was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing objects.
  Data Issues: The underlying data that populates the selection screen may not exist or may not be accessible.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the program or report configuration to