How To Fix FTI_TEMPLATE014 - LDB: Selection variant error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTI_TEMPLATE -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: LDB: Selection variant error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTI_TEMPLATE014 - LDB: Selection variant error ?

  The SAP error message FTI_TEMPLATE014 with the description "LDB: Selection variant error" typically occurs in the context of using selection variants in reports or queries that utilize Logical Database (LDB) access. This error indicates that there is an issue with the selection variant that is being used in the report.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Selection Variant: The selection variant specified may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The selection variant may not be correctly configured or may not match the expected parameters of the report.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the selection variant is trying to access.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Selection Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction where the selection variant is used (e.g., SE38 for reports).
  Verify that the selection variant exists and is correctly defined.
  If necessary, recreate the selection variant.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include access to the relevant selection variants.
  
  
  
  Review Report Configuration:
  
  Check the report configuration to ensure that it is set up to use the correct selection variant.
  If you are using a custom report, review the ABAP code to ensure that it correctly references the selection variant.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Investigate any potential data issues that may be causing the selection variant to fail.
  Run consistency checks on the data if applicable.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the report to identify where the error is occurring.
  Use transaction SE80 or SE38 to analyze the report logic and see how the selection variant is being processed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Logical Databases (LDB): Understand how LDBs work in SAP and how they interact with selection variants.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE93 (Transaction Codes).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.