How To Fix SCV_API027 - No selection specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCV_API - Messages for SCOV API

• Message number: 027

• Message text: No selection specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCV_API027 - No selection specified ?

  The SAP error message SCV_API027 "No selection specified" typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Cloud Platform or SAP Analytics Cloud when a user attempts to execute a query or an API call without providing the necessary selection criteria. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to retrieve data from a model or when using a specific API that requires parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parameters: The most common cause is that the required selection parameters (like filters or criteria) are not provided in the request.
  Incorrect API Call: The API endpoint being called may require specific parameters that are not being passed correctly.
  User Interface Issues: If using a UI tool, it may not have the necessary selections made before executing the action.
  Data Model Configuration: The data model may not be set up to allow for the selection of data, or the selections may not be properly defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check API Documentation: Review the API documentation to ensure that you are providing all required parameters in your request.
  Provide Selection Criteria: Ensure that you are specifying the necessary selection criteria in your API call or query. This may include filters, dimensions, or other parameters.
  Validate User Input: If using a UI, make sure that all required fields are filled out before executing the action.
  Test with Sample Data: If possible, test the API call or query with known good parameters to ensure that it works as expected.
  Review Data Model: Check the configuration of your data model to ensure that it supports the selections you are trying to make.
  
  Related Information:
  
  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 SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging Tools: Use debugging tools available in SAP to trace the API calls and see what parameters are being sent and received.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the context in which the error occurs.