How To Fix MY_CATS001 - No field selection exists for variant &

MY_CATS001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MY_CATS - Message Class for CATS notebook

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No field selection exists for variant &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MY_CATS001 - No field selection exists for variant & ?

  The SAP error message MY_CATS001 ("No field selection exists for variant &") typically occurs in the context of the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) module when a user tries to access a variant that has not been properly defined or does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The variant may not have been configured correctly, leading to a lack of field selection.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., CATS).
  Check if the variant exists by navigating to the variant management options.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create a new variant with the required field selections.
  If it exists but is not