How To Fix JBDVT155 - There is no selection variant for characteristic &1 of operating concern

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBDVT - Messages for Variable Transaction

• Message number: 155

• Message text: There is no selection variant for characteristic &1 of operating concern

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBDVT155 - There is no selection variant for characteristic &1 of operating concern ?

  The SAP error message JBDVT155 indicates that there is no selection variant defined for a specific characteristic in the operating concern. This typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a selection variant for a characteristic that has not been set up.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Variant: The primary cause of this error is that the selection variant for the specified characteristic (denoted as &1 in the error message) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The operating concern may not be properly configured to include the necessary characteristics or selection variants.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Modify Selection Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code KEA5 (for creating or changing selection variants).
  Check if the selection variant for the specified characteristic exists. If it does not, create a new selection variant.
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the selection criteria of the variant.
  
  
  
  Check Operating Concern Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code KEO1 to check the configuration of the operating concern.
  Ensure that all necessary characteristics are defined and that they are correctly set up to be used in reports.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection variants. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Profitability Analysis and selection variants for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the report or transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KEA5: Create/Change Selection Variants
  KEO1: Create/Change Operating Concern
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the JBDVT155 error and successfully execute your reports in SAP.