How To Fix UC0008 - Selection screen folder has no entries; regenerate screen

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UC0 - General Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Selection screen folder has no entries; regenerate screen

What causes this issue?

The selection screen you called up was not found. Maybe the problem can
be solved by regenerating the selection screen.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

See if the problem is solved after you regenerate all selection screens.
To do this, run <DS:REPO.UCUSSG00>Programm UCUSSG00</> and activate all
of the options on the screen.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UC0008 - Selection screen folder has no entries; regenerate screen ?

  The SAP error message UC0008, which states "Selection screen folder has no entries; regenerate screen," typically occurs when there is an issue with the selection screen configuration in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with reports or transactions that rely on specific selection screen settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Entries: The selection screen folder may not have any entries defined, which means that the system cannot display the expected selection options.
  Corrupted Configuration: The configuration for the selection screen may be corrupted or not properly set up.
  Transport Issues: If the selection screen was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing entries.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the entries in the selection screen.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Regenerate the Selection Screen:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE38 (ABAP Editor).
  Locate the program or report associated with the selection screen.
  Regenerate the selection screen by selecting the appropriate option (e.g., "Generate" or "Activate").
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the selection screen. Ensure that all necessary fields and parameters are defined correctly.
  If you have access, check the relevant customizing settings in transaction SPRO.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong.
  If necessary, re-transport the selection screen configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection screen. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program to identify where the selection screen is failing to retrieve the entries.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific report or transaction to understand its selection screen requirements.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UC0008 error and restore functionality to the selection screen in your SAP system.