How To Fix /SMB/SC_MAIN161 - No solution ID provided. Not a valid selection file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/SC_MAIN -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: No solution ID provided. Not a valid selection file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/SC_MAIN161 - No solution ID provided. Not a valid selection file ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/SC_MAIN161 No solution ID provided. Not a valid selection file typically occurs in the context of SAP Solution Manager or related applications when there is an issue with the selection file or the solution ID that is expected by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Solution ID: The error indicates that the system is expecting a solution ID to be provided, but it is either missing or not correctly specified.
  Invalid Selection File: The selection file that is being used may not be valid or may not contain the necessary information for the operation being performed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP Solution Manager or the related components that are causing the system to not recognize the solution ID or selection file.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the solution ID or selection file.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Solution ID: Ensure that a valid solution ID is provided in the transaction or process you are executing. You may need to create or select a valid solution ID if one does not exist.
  Validate Selection File: Verify that the selection file you are using is valid and correctly formatted. If necessary, recreate the selection file or use a different one.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in SAP Solution Manager to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve checking the configuration of the solution landscape and ensuring that all necessary components are properly configured.
  User Authorization: Check the user permissions to ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the solution ID and selection file.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or process you are working with for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes in SAP Solution Manager that may be related to the solution ID and selection file management.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.