How To Fix S3209 - Selection deleted

S3209 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S3 - Transaction for processing logical databases

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Selection deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S3209 - Selection deleted ?

  The SAP error message S3209 "Selection deleted" typically occurs in the context of selection screens or reports when a user tries to execute a report or transaction that has a selection variant that has been deleted or is no longer available. This can happen for various reasons, such as changes in the configuration, deletion of the selection variant by another user, or issues with user authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Selection Variant: The selection variant that the report or transaction is trying to use 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 one system to another, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  System Configuration Changes: Changes in the system configuration or updates may have affected the availability of the selection variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Selection Variants: 
  
  Go to the transaction or report where the error occurred.
  Check if