How To Fix M-023 - Selection variant & contains no selection criteria! See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M- -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Selection variant & contains no selection criteria! See long text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M-023 - Selection variant & contains no selection criteria! See long text ?

  The SAP error message M-023, which states "Selection variant & contains no selection criteria! See long text," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that relies on a selection variant, but the specified selection variant does not contain any criteria. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Materials Management (MM) or Inventory Management (IM).
  Cause:
  
  Empty Selection Variant: The selection variant you are trying to use has been created without any selection criteria. This means that when you attempt to execute the report, SAP finds no parameters to filter the data.
  Incorrect Variant Name: You may have entered the name of a selection variant that does not exist or is not correctly defined.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Selection Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction where you are encountering the error.
  Open the selection screen and check the selection variant you are trying to use.
  If it is empty, you will need to create or modify the selection variant to include the necessary selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Selection Variant:
  
  If you need to create a new selection variant, you can do so by entering the selection criteria you want to use and then saving it as a variant.
  If you need to modify an existing variant, select it and add the required selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Verify Variant Name:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct name for the selection variant. Check for any typos or incorrect naming conventions.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  If you suspect that authorization might be an issue, consult with your SAP security team to ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the selection variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can usually find additional information by clicking on the message or using the F1 help key in SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using various transaction codes (e.g., MB51 for material documents, ME2N for purchase orders, etc.) where selection variants are applicable.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on how to create and manage selection variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific transaction or report you are using.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M-023 error and successfully execute your report or transaction in SAP.