How To Fix VW605 - Selection variant & is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Selection variant & is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have called an unallowed selection variant.

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?

When calling the transportation info, the selection variant may only
have the values 'A' (order), 'L' (delivery) or 'T' (shipment).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW605 - Selection variant & is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message VW605, which states "Selection variant & is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of using selection variants in reports or transactions within the SAP system. This error indicates that the selection variant you are trying to use is either not valid or not permitted for the specific report or transaction you are executing.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Selection Variant: The selection variant you are trying to use may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant.
  Report Restrictions: Certain reports or transactions may have restrictions on which selection variants can be used.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the use of certain selection variants.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check the Selection Variant:
  
  Verify that the selection variant you are trying to use exists. You can do this by navigating to the selection variant management screen (usually accessible via the report or transaction).
  Ensure that the name of the selection variant is correctly entered without any typos.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant. This can be done by consulting with your SAP security team or checking the user roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Selection Variant:
  
  If the specific selection variant is not allowed, try using a different one that is known to be valid for the report or transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report or transaction to understand any restrictions related to selection variants.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report) to run reports.
  Selection Variants: Selection variants are used to save frequently used selection criteria for reports, making it easier to run them with predefined parameters.
  Authorization Objects: Check for authorization objects related to the specific report or transaction to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VW605 error and successfully use the desired selection variant in your SAP reports or transactions.