How To Fix GO109 - & Selection variant & of program & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GO - FI-SL: Transport utilities Report Writer/sets

• Message number: 109

• Message text: & Selection variant & of program & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GO109 - & Selection variant & of program & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message GO109 typically indicates that there is an issue with a selection variant in a report or program. The message usually states that the selection variant specified does not exist for the program you are trying to execute. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Selection Variant: The selection variant you are trying to use has either been deleted or never existed for the specified program.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant.
  Program Name Mismatch: The program name specified in the error message may not match the program where the selection variant is defined.
  Transport Issues: If the selection variant was transported from one system to another, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Selection Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE38 or SA38 and enter the program name.
  Click on the "Variants" button to see if the selection variant exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it again.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Selection Variant:
  
  If the selection variant is missing, you can create a new one by executing the program and saving the current selection as a variant.
  Ensure that you save it with the correct name and that it is assigned to the correct program.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Verify Program Name:
  
  Double-check the program name in the error message to ensure it is correct. If you are using a custom program, ensure that it is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the selection variant was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was included in the transport request and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 or SA38 for executing programs.
  SE93 for checking transaction codes.
  SU01 for user administration and authorization checks.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific program or selection variant.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the GO109 error message in SAP.