How To Fix SQADB104 - Specified selection not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SQADB - Question and Answer Database Messages

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Specified selection not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQADB104 - Specified selection not found ?

  The SAP error message SQADB104: Specified selection not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Query or when working with SAP reports. This error indicates that the system could not find a selection variant or a specific selection criteria that you are trying to use.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Selection Variant: The selection variant you are trying to use may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant.
  Incorrect Input: The input parameters or criteria you provided may not match any existing selection variants.
  Transport Issues: If the selection variant was transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or may be missing in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Selection Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction where you are trying to use the selection variant (e.g., SQ01 for SAP Query).
  Check if the selection variant exists by navigating to the selection variant list.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new selection variant.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Correct Input Parameters:
  
  Double-check the input parameters you are using. Make sure they are correctly specified and match the expected values for the selection variant.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the selection variant was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported. If not, you may need to re-transport it.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Selection Variant:
  
  If the selection variant is missing and cannot be recovered, you may need to recreate it manually based on the required criteria.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SQ01 (SAP Query), SQ02 (InfoSet), and SQ03 (User Groups) for managing queries and selection variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for specific notes that may address your issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to SAP Query and selection variants for more detailed guidance on creating and managing them.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.