How To Fix S3403 - Selection view deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S3 - Transaction for processing logical databases

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Selection view deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S3403 - Selection view deleted ?

  The SAP error message S3403, which states "Selection view deleted," typically occurs when a selection view that is being referenced in a report or transaction has been deleted or is no longer available in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as changes in the data model, deletion of the selection view by a user, or transport issues.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Selection View: The selection view that the report or transaction is trying to access has been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the selection view was part of a transport request that was not successfully imported into the target system, it may not exist there.
  Development Changes: Changes made in the development environment that have not been transported to the production environment can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection view, leading to the perception that it has been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Deletion: Verify if the selection view exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and checking if the selection view is listed.
  Recreate the Selection View: If the selection view has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. This can involve defining the selection criteria and fields again.
  Transport the Selection View: If the selection view exists in the development environment but not in production, ensure that it is included in a transport request and that the transport is successfully imported into the target system.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection view. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  Consult Documentation: If the selection view is part of a standard SAP application, consult the SAP documentation or support for any known issues or updates related to that view.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), ST22 (Dump Analysis), SM21 (System Log).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the selection view or the transaction you are using.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the S3403 error and implement a solution to resolve it.