How To Fix FTI_TEMPLATE014 - LDB: Selection variant error

FTI_TEMPLATE014 - Overview

• 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