How To Fix DB285 - Invalid selection

DB285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Invalid selection

What causes this issue?

You want to create a variant. You must specify for which screens this
variant is valid (for all screens or only for certain screens).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB285 - Invalid selection ?

  The SAP error message DB285 "Invalid selection" typically occurs in the context of database operations, particularly when there is an issue with the selection criteria used in a database query or operation. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when using transaction codes that involve database selections, like SE16 (Data Browser) or SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Causes of DB285 Invalid Selection
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria specified in the query may not be valid. This could be due to incorrect field names, data types, or values that do not exist in the database.
  
  
  Database Table Issues: The database table being queried may have structural issues, such as missing fields or incorrect data types.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or perform the operation.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the query from executing properly.
  
  
  System Configuration: There could be configuration