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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 configured correctly, modify it to ensure that the necessary fields are selected.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variant was supposed to be transported from another system, verify that the transport request was completed successfully and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring variants in CATS.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CATS for time entry and CATSVAR for variant management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CATS and the MY_CATS001 error for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MY_CATS001 error and implement a suitable solution.