How To Fix FINCS_USEL015 - Selection &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINCS_USEL - Message Class of Unified Selection

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Selection &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINCS_USEL015 - Selection &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message FINCS_USEL015 with the description "Selection &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules when a user attempts to access a selection variant or a report that references a selection that is not available or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Variant: The selection variant that the user is trying to access may have been deleted or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect selection variant name or ID.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant.
  Transport Issues: If the selection variant was transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Selection Variants:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., FBL1N, FBL3N, etc.) and check if the selection variant exists.
  You can also navigate to the selection variant management area (transaction code SE38 or SE80) to see if the variant is listed.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Selection Variant:
  
  If the selection variant does not exist, you may need to create a new one or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  To create a new selection variant, go to the report or transaction, set your desired selection criteria, and save it as a new variant.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Ensure that the selection variant name or ID you are entering is correct and matches the existing variants.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the selection variant was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SU01 (User Maintenance) for managing selection variants and user authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand how selection variants are 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.