How To Fix GU635 - Selection variant does not match transaction &


GU635 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

  • Message number: 635

  • Message text: Selection variant does not match transaction &

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  • What causes this issue?

    Program &V2& is used by different applications. Each application,
    however, uses a separate transaction.
    You have chosen a selection variant that has not been created with
    transaction &V1&.

    System Response

    The program cannot be run under the following circumstances:
    If there is no authorization for the selected transaction &V3& of the
    selection variant
    If it is not permitted to use the selection variant to switch between
    transactions. If necessary, you can use transaction OBA5 to change this
    setting.

    How to fix this error?

    Only run variants that have been created with the relevant transaction.

    What causes this issue?

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU635 - Selection variant does not match transaction & ?
    The SAP error message GU635, which states "Selection variant does not match transaction &," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the selection variant you are trying to use and the transaction you are executing. This can happen for several reasons, including:
    Causes:
    
    Incorrect Selection Variant: The selection variant you are trying to use may not be compatible with the transaction code you are executing.
    Missing or Deleted Selection Variant: The selection variant may have been deleted or is not available in the current context.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant.
    Transaction-Specific Variants: Some selection variants are specific to certain transactions, and using them in a different transaction can lead to this error.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check the Selection Variant:
    
    Ensure that the selection variant you are trying to use is indeed valid for the transaction you are executing. You can do this by navigating to the selection variant management

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