How To Fix PN890 - Check the selection screen version in the report characteristics

PN890 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PN -

• Message number: 890

• Message text: Check the selection screen version in the report characteristics

What causes this issue?

You want to replace a master data report class with a payroll report
class (or vice versa). The system remembers that in such a case, you
must also change the selection screen version, from '000' to '900' (or
vice versa).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If necessary, adjust the selection screen version to meet the report
characteristics in the previous dialog step.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PN890 - Check the selection screen version in the report characteristics ?

  The SAP error message PN890, which states "Check the selection screen version in the report characteristics," typically occurs in the context of SAP reporting, particularly when dealing with reports that have specific selection screen characteristics. This error can arise due to various reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Version Mismatch: The version of the selection screen being used does not match the version defined in the report characteristics. This can happen if the report has been modified or if there are multiple versions of the report.
  
  
  Incorrect Report Characteristics: The report characteristics may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in how the selection screen is expected to behave.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the report or its characteristics were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies in the versions.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to