How To Fix SDME_MDB123 - There is no Selection with the Name &2 in the Dialog Pool &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDME_MDB - DME: Maintenance Dialog Builder

• Message number: 123

• Message text: There is no Selection with the Name &2 in the Dialog Pool &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDME_MDB123 - There is no Selection with the Name &2 in the Dialog Pool &1 ?

  The SAP error message SDME_MDB123 indicates that there is an issue with a selection variant or a dialog pool in the SAP system. Specifically, the message states: "There is no Selection with the Name &2 in the Dialog Pool &1." This typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specified selection variant or dialog pool that is expected to be present.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Variant: The selection variant specified in the transaction or report does not exist in the dialog pool.
  Incorrect Configuration: The dialog pool or selection variant may not be properly configured or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified selection variant or dialog pool.
  Transport Issues: If the selection variant was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may be missing in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Variant: Verify that the selection variant name specified in the error message exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report and checking the available selection variants.
  Create or Restore Selection Variant: If the selection variant is missing, you may need to create it again or restore it from a backup if available.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the dialog pool is correctly configured and that all necessary components are in place.
  Check Authorizations: Make sure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant and dialog pool. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the selection variant was included and correctly imported into the target system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE93 (for checking transaction variants) or SE11 (for data dictionary objects) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module or transaction you are working with to understand how selection variants and dialog pools are managed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.