How To Fix S~025 - Selection & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S~ - Repository API Business Navigator

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Selection & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S~025 - Selection & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "S~025 Selection & does not exist" typically indicates that a selection variant or a selection criterion that you are trying to use in a report or transaction does not exist in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as the selection variant being deleted, not being created, or being incorrectly referenced.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Selection Variant: The selection variant you are trying to use has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the selection variant reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant.
  Transport Issues: If the selection variant was created in a different environment (like development) and not transported to the current environment (like production), it may not exist there.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Selection Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction where the error occurs and check if the selection variant exists.
  You can usually find selection variants in the selection screen of the report or transaction by clicking on the "Variants" button.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Selection Variant:
  
  If the selection variant does not exist, you may need to create it again.
  If it was deleted, check if it can be restored from a backup or if it can be recreated based on the previous settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Naming:
  
  Double-check the name of the selection variant you are trying to use to ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport the Selection Variant:
  
  If the selection variant exists in another environment, ensure that it is properly transported to the current environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the transaction or report you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SE93 (Transaction Codes) to manage or check selection variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific transaction or report you are using.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.