How To Fix DB678 - Variants cannot be processed: No selection for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 678

• Message text: Variants cannot be processed: No selection for &

What causes this issue?

You attempted to branch to variant maintenance for a report. This is
not possible, since the report has neither selection criteria nor
parameters.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB678 - Variants cannot be processed: No selection for & ?

  The SAP error message DB678 indicates that there is an issue with processing variants in a report or program. Specifically, the message states that there is "No selection for &," which means that the system is unable to find the necessary selection criteria for the specified variant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The variant you are trying to use does not have any selection criteria defined, or the selection criteria are not valid for the current context.
  Incorrect Variant Name: The variant name specified may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant or the data associated with it.
  Data Issues: The underlying data may not be available or may have been changed, leading to the variant being unable to retrieve the necessary information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is defined (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Check if the variant has the necessary selection criteria defined.
  If not, create or modify the variant to include the required selection parameters.
  
  
  
  Verify Variant Name:
  
  Ensure that the variant name you are using is correct and exists in the system.
  You can check this by going to the variant selection screen and looking for the variant.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant and the associated data.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they have the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Check Data Availability:
  
  Ensure that the data the variant is trying to access is available and has not been deleted or modified in a way that affects the variant's functionality.
  
  
  
  Test with Default Values:
  
  Try running the report or program without the variant to see if it works with default values. This can help identify if the issue is specifically with the variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps specific to the program or report you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE93 (Transaction Codes), and SE37 (Function Modules) may be useful for checking the program and its variants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the DB678 error message in SAP.