How To Fix UCS0016 - Selection screen does not exist

UCS0016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Selection screen does not exist

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a generated selection screen for the program
to be executed.

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?

In most cases, you can solve the problem by manually regenerating the
screens with program <LB>UCUSSG00</> and entering the consolidation area
concerned.
To do this, start program <LB>UCUSSG00</> using transaction <LB>SE38</>
and choose the appropriate option on the selection screen of the
program.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UCS0016 - Details

• The SAP error message UCS0016, which states "Selection screen does not exist," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that references a selection screen that is either not defined or not available in the system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Deleted Selection Screen: The selection screen associated with the report or transaction may have been deleted or is not properly defined in the program.
  Transport Issues: If the program or selection screen was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process, leading to missing components.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection screen or the associated program.
  Incorrect Program Name: The transaction or report may be incorrectly specified, leading to a call for a non-existent selection screen.
  Program Errors: There may be errors in the ABAP code