How To Fix JBDVT023 - Choose a selection variant for a characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBDVT - Messages for Variable Transaction

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Choose a selection variant for a characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBDVT023 - Choose a selection variant for a characteristic ?

  The SAP error message JBDVT023, which states "Choose a selection variant for a characteristic," typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when you are trying to execute a query or report that requires a selection variant for a characteristic.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Selection Variant: The characteristic you are trying to filter or analyze does not have a predefined selection variant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The query or report may not be properly configured to handle the selection variants for the characteristics involved.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variants for the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the JBDVT023 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Define a Selection Variant:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSRT for query execution).
  Select the characteristic for which the error is occurring.
  Create or choose a selection variant that meets your requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Query Configuration:
  
  If you are using a query, check the query definition in the Query Designer (transaction RSQ1).
  Ensure that the characteristic in question is properly configured to allow for selection variants.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection variants. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Use Default Values:
  
  If applicable, set default values for the characteristic in the query or report settings to avoid the need for a selection variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling selection variants in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSRT (for executing queries), RSQ1 (for query design), and others that may be relevant to your specific SAP environment.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the JBDVT023 error and successfully execute your query or report.