How To Fix VEC01008 - There is no active version of selection &1 in scenario &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VEC01 - Validation Engine

• Message number: 008

• Message text: There is no active version of selection &1 in scenario &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VEC01008 - There is no active version of selection &1 in scenario &2. ?

  The SAP error message VEC01008, which states "There is no active version of selection &1 in scenario &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration or when working with selection variants in reporting or planning scenarios. This error indicates that the system cannot find an active version of the specified selection variant in the given scenario.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Selection Variant: The selection variant specified in the error message is not active. This could happen if the variant has been deleted, deactivated, or never created for the specified scenario.
  Incorrect Scenario: The scenario specified may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the selection variant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant or scenario.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the variant or the scenario itself.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Selection Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction where the selection variant is defined (e.g., SE38 for reports, or the specific transaction for your scenario).
  Verify that the selection variant exists and is active. If it is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Scenario:
  
  Ensure that the scenario specified in the error message is correctly set up and that it corresponds to the selection variant you are trying to use.
  Check if the scenario is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant and the scenario. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper access rights.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Selection Variant:
  
  If the selection variant does not exist, you may need to create it. If it exists but is not active, consider reactivating it or creating a new version of it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module or functionality you are working with to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to manage selection variants (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs, or specific transaction codes for planning or reporting).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community or other forums may have discussions related to this error, which can provide insights or solutions from other users who have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.