How To Fix KS285 - Selection variant & does not exist.

KS285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Selection variant & does not exist.

What causes this issue?

You have entered the selection variant &v1& for collective processing.
However, this variant does not exist in the system.

System Response

The data is not further processed.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry or create a corresponding selection variant in Master
Data Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS285 - Selection variant & does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message KS285, which states "Selection variant & does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to access a selection variant in the SAP system that has not been defined or has been deleted. This error is commonly encountered in the context of reports or transactions that utilize selection variants for filtering data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Selection Variant: The selection variant you are trying to use has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Variant Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the variant name you are trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant.
  Transport Issues: If the selection variant was created in a different environment (like development) and not transported to the current environment (like production), it may not exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Name: Verify that the selection variant name you are using is correct. Ensure there are no