How To Fix >REP017 - Selection &1 is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >REP -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Selection &1 is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >REP017 - Selection &1 is not available ?

  The SAP error message REP017: Selection &1 is not available typically occurs when a report or selection variant is trying to access a selection option or variant that does not exist or is not available in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Selection Variant: The selection variant that is being referenced in the report is not defined or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant.
  Transport Issues: If the selection variant was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The report may be incorrectly configured to reference a selection variant that is not valid in the current context.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Variants: Verify if the selection variant exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs) and checking the available selection variants.
  Create or Restore the Variant: If the selection variant is missing, you may need to create it again or restore it from a backup if available.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the selection variant was included and correctly transported.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation related to the report or selection variant to ensure that it is being used correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE93 (Transaction Codes), or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report or selection variant.
  Debugging: If you have access, you can debug the report to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further assistance.