How To Fix HF605 - The report variants do not include all the selection criteria.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HF - Error messages for PS reporting

• Message number: 605

• Message text: The report variants do not include all the selection criteria.

What causes this issue?

To call up the cost element report, you are copying the selection
criteria from a variant. Remember that the cost element report
variants do not contain all the selection criteria you will need.
The variants contain the following:

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

Project management criteria, such as the project, WBS element, network
Free drill-down.
The variant does not contain:
Report parameters, such as fiscal year, period, version
Cost element group
Variation criteria

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the relevant fields (year, period, plan version) before going to
the report.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HF605 - The report variants do not include all the selection criteria. ?

  The SAP error message HF605, which states "The report variants do not include all the selection criteria," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report using a variant that does not contain all the necessary selection criteria required for the report to run successfully. This can happen in various SAP modules where reports are generated based on specific parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The report variant you are using does not include all the required fields or selection criteria that the report needs to execute.
  Changes in Report Requirements: The report may have been updated or modified, and the existing variant has not been adjusted to include the new or changed selection criteria.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain selection criteria, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Report Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction where the report is executed (e.g., SE38 for ABAP reports).
  Select the variant you are using and check its settings.
  Ensure that all required selection criteria are included in the variant.
  
  
  
  Modify the Variant:
  
  If you find that some selection criteria are missing, you can modify the variant to include them.
  Save the changes and try executing the report again.
  
  
  
  Create a New Variant:
  
  If modifying the existing variant is not feasible, consider creating a new variant that includes all the necessary selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report to understand what selection criteria are required.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access all the selection criteria. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the missing criteria, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE93 (Transaction Codes), and variants can be managed through the report execution screen.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues with specific reports or variants.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to create and manage report variants effectively to avoid such issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HF605 error and successfully execute the report with the appropriate selection criteria.