How To Fix DB284 - The specified selection screens do not exist

DB284 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 284

• Message text: The specified selection screens do not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB284 - The specified selection screens do not exist ?

  The SAP error message DB284, which states "The specified selection screens do not exist," typically occurs when a program or report is trying to access a selection screen that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Selection Screen Definition: The selection screen that the program is trying to call has not been defined in the ABAP program.
  Incorrect Program Name: The program name specified in the transaction or report might be incorrect, leading to an attempt to access a non-existent selection screen.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the selection screen might not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection screen, leading to the error.
  Program Deletion or Modification: The program or its selection screen may have been