How To Fix EI096 - Selection variant & does not exist for the list. See Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Selection variant & does not exist for the list. See Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI096 - Selection variant & does not exist for the list. See Customizing ?

  The SAP error message EI096 indicates that a selection variant specified in a report or transaction does not exist. This typically occurs when a user tries to execute a report or transaction that relies on a specific selection variant that has either been deleted, not created, or is not available in the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Selection Variant: The selection variant specified in the report does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The selection variant may not be properly configured in the customizing settings.
  Transport Issues: If the selection variant was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Selection Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction where the error occurred.
  Check if the selection variant exists by navigating to the selection screen and looking for the variant in the dropdown list.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ask someone with the necessary permissions to do so.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Selection Variant:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can create a new selection variant by entering the selection criteria and saving it as a variant.
  Use transaction codes like SE38 or SA38 to run the report and create a new selection variant.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  If you have access to customizing, check the relevant settings in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) to ensure that the selection variant is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the selection variant was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 or SA38 for executing reports.
  SE93 for checking transaction codes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report or selection variant.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for the specific report or transaction to understand how selection variants are used and managed.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.