How To Fix OK401 - No selection versions exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OK - Logical database PS

• Message number: 401

• Message text: No selection versions exist

What causes this issue?

No selection version was saved.

How to fix this error?

Only save selection versions if you want to view them again later.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OK401 - No selection versions exist ?

  The SAP error message "OK401 No selection versions exist" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when working with reports or planning functions that require selection versions. This error indicates that there are no selection versions available for the specified criteria or context.
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Versions Created: The most common cause is that no selection versions have been created for the specific planning area or report you are trying to access.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for selection versions may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the selection versions.
  Data Not Loaded: If the data has not been loaded or updated in the system, it may lead to the absence of selection versions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Selection Versions:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., OKV0 for creating selection versions).
  Create a new selection version by specifying the necessary parameters and saving it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for selection versions is correctly set up in the system.
  Verify that the planning area or report you are working with is correctly linked to the selection versions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access selection versions. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Load:
  
  If applicable, ensure that the necessary data has been loaded into the system. This may involve running data extraction or loading processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to the version you are using, as there may be additional steps or considerations based on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKV0 (for creating selection versions) and KSV5 (for displaying selection versions).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "OK401 No selection versions exist" error in SAP.