How To Fix KI732 - Selection variant & for business processes does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 732

• Message text: Selection variant & for business processes does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI732 - Selection variant & for business processes does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KI732, which states "Selection variant & for business processes does not exist," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) reports or when trying to execute certain transactions that involve selection variants for business processes. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified selection variant for the given business process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Variant: The selection variant specified in the report or transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to it being deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The selection variant may not be properly configured for the specific business process you are trying to analyze or report on.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant or the associated business process.
  Transport Issues: If the selection variant was created in a different environment (like development) and not transported to the production environment, it may not be available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Selection Variants: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., KSB1, KOB1) and check if the selection variant exists. You can do this by navigating to the selection variant screen and looking for the variant name.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ask your SAP administrator to do so.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Selection Variant:
  
  If you need to create a new selection variant, you can do so by using the "Save as Variant" option in the report selection screen.
  Ensure that the variant is correctly configured for the business process you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant and the associated business processes. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the selection variant was created in a different environment, ensure that it has been properly transported to the environment where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the business processes you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSB1 (Report: Actual Line Items), KOB1 (Report: Actual Line Items for Orders), and others related to controlling.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI732 error and successfully work with the selection variants in your SAP environment.