How To Fix S3429 - Empty selection view cannot be saved

S3429 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S3 - Transaction for processing logical databases

• Message number: 429

• Message text: Empty selection view cannot be saved

What causes this issue?

You are trying to save an inconsistent or incomplete selection view.
This is not allowed, since a runtime error would occur in the logical
database you are using at runtime.
The selection view must have at least one functional group. In addition,
at least one table field must be assigned to a field group.

System Response

The action was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Create a consistent selection view.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S3429 - Empty selection view cannot be saved ?

  The SAP error message S3429, "Empty selection view cannot be saved," typically occurs when you attempt to save a selection view in a report or query that does not contain any valid selection criteria. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in reporting tools like SAP Query or SAP Report Painter.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the selection view you are trying to save does not have any fields or criteria defined. This means that the system cannot create a meaningful selection view because there are no parameters to filter the data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that your selection view contains at least one valid selection criterion. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Open the Selection View: Go to the transaction or report where you are trying to save the selection view.
  
  
  Add Selection Criteria: Ensure that you have added at least one field to the