How To Fix S3024 - No selection screen exists as a model for copying

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S3 - Transaction for processing logical databases

• Message number: 024

• Message text: No selection screen exists as a model for copying

What causes this issue?

The only way to create your own selection screens is to copy from
existing screens.
So far, however, the logical database does not even have the standard
selection screen 1000.
For this reason, no selection screen can be created.

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?

Correct the database access program.
This then generates the standard selection screen 1000 (automatically)
and you can use it as a model.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S3024 - No selection screen exists as a model for copying ?

  The SAP error message S3024 ("No selection screen exists as a model for copying") typically occurs when you are trying to create or copy a selection screen in an ABAP program, but the system cannot find a suitable model selection screen to use as a reference. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing or incorrectly configured selection screens.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Model Selection Screen: The selection screen you are trying to copy from does not exist or is not defined correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Program/Function Module: You may be trying to copy a selection screen from a program or function module that does not have a selection screen defined.
  Authorization Issues: You might not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection screen or the program from which you are trying to copy.
  Transport Issues: If the selection screen was recently transported, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Existing Selection Screens: Verify that the selection screen you are trying to copy from actually exists. You can do this by checking the program or function module in the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38 or SE80).
  
  
  Create a New Selection Screen: If the model selection screen does not exist, you may need to create a new selection screen from scratch. Use the SELECTION-SCREEN statement in your ABAP program to define a new selection screen.
  
  
  Review Program/Function Module: Ensure that you are referencing the correct program or function module that contains the selection screen. Double-check the naming and ensure there are no typos.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Make sure you have the necessary authorizations to access the program and its selection screen. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the selection screen was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully. You may need to re-transport the object if it is missing.
  
  
  Debugging: If you are still facing issues, consider debugging the program to see where the error is being triggered. This can provide more insight into what might be going wrong.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on creating and managing selection screens in ABAP.
  SAP Community: You can search for similar issues on the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.