How To Fix S3420 - No selection views exist

S3420 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S3 - Transaction for processing logical databases

• Message number: 420

• Message text: No selection views exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S3420 - No selection views exist ?

  The SAP error message S3420 "No selection views exist" typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires selection views, but none have been defined or available for the specified criteria. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with reports, queries, or data extraction processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Views Defined: The most common cause is that there are no selection views created for the specific report or transaction you are trying to execute.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection views.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to display the selection views for the report or transaction.
  Data Issues: There may be no data available that meets the criteria for the selection views.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Selection Views:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can create selection views for the report or transaction. This typically involves going into the relevant