How To Fix KS284 - Specify a selection variant

KS284 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 284

• Message text: Specify a selection variant

What causes this issue?

No selection variant was specified. Therefore a selection cannot be
made.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Specify a selection variant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS284 - Specify a selection variant ?

  The SAP error message KS284, which states "Specify a selection variant," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a selection variant, but none has been specified. This is common in various SAP modules, particularly in controlling (CO) reports.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to run a report that requires a predefined selection variant, but you have not selected one.
  The selection variant is mandatory for the report to execute properly, and the system cannot proceed without it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KS284 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Variant:
  
  When you are on the selection screen of the report, look for a field or button labeled "Variants" or "Selection Variants."
  Click on it to open a list of available variants.
  Choose an appropriate variant that meets your reporting needs.
  
  
  
  Create a New Variant:
  
  If no suitable variant exists, you can create a new one:
  On the selection screen, enter the desired selection