How To Fix PE757 - Selection variant exists for employee selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 757

• Message text: Selection variant exists for employee selection

What causes this issue?

A user-dependent selection variants exist for selecting employees in
the shift plan.

System Response

Selecting employees is restricted to the selection criteria defined in
these variants.

How to fix this error?

To display the current selection variant, choose Edit -> Employee
selection -> Free delimitation.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE757 - Selection variant exists for employee selection ?

  The SAP error message PE757 ("Selection variant exists for employee selection") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that involves employee selection, and there is a selection variant already defined for the employee selection criteria. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Human Capital Management (HCM) or Payroll.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system detects that a selection variant with the same name or criteria already exists for the employee selection. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a new selection variant with the same name as an existing one.
  You are attempting to execute a report that uses a selection variant that is already defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Selection Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction where you encountered the error (e.g., report execution).
  Look for an option to view or manage selection variants (usually found in the selection screen).
  Check if a selection variant with the same name already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Variant:
  
  If you find an existing selection variant that you do not need, you can delete it or modify it to suit your requirements.
  If you want to keep the existing variant, consider creating a new variant with a different name.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Name:
  
  When creating a new selection variant, ensure that you use a unique name that does not conflict with existing variants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to manage selection variants, refer to SAP documentation or help resources specific to the transaction or report you are using.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify selection variants. Lack of permissions can sometimes lead to unexpected errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you might be using transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), or specific report transaction codes in HCM.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report or transaction you are using.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PE757 error and proceed with your employee selection tasks in SAP.