How To Fix W8315 - Existing selection removed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 315

• Message text: Existing selection removed

<PF>&CAUSE&</>
If you choose <PF>Back</> when a row is marked, <ZH>only </> this row
selection is removed.

How to fix this error?

When you want to leave the condition editor, choose <PF>
<LS>Back</></> again.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8315 - Existing selection removed ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W8315 - Existing selection removed
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when a previously saved selection variant or selection criteria is overwritten or removed during the execution of a report or transaction. Essentially, the system notifies you that the existing selection criteria you had set earlier have been cleared or replaced by new selection parameters.
  This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  When you load a selection variant and then change the selection parameters manually.
  When a program or report resets the selection screen fields.
  When a user or process deletes or modifies the selection criteria that were previously saved or set.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review your selection criteria: Before executing the report or transaction, verify the selection parameters you want to use.
  Save your selection variant: If you want to reuse the same selection criteria, save them as a variant so you can load them again without losing them.
  Avoid overwriting unintentionally: Be cautious when changing selection parameters after loading a variant to prevent losing the original selection.
  Check program logic (for developers): If you are a developer or customizing the report, ensure that the program does not unintentionally clear or reset selection parameters without user confirmation.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: W83
  Message Number: 15
  This is a warning message, not an error, so it does not stop the execution but informs the user about the change.
  Common in reports or transactions where selection variants are heavily used.
  If you want to suppress this message, you may need to adjust the program logic or user exit, but generally, it is recommended to keep the warning to avoid confusion.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Existing selection criteria/variant is removed or overwritten.
  Effect: Warning message W8315 is displayed.
  Action: Verify and save selection criteria properly; avoid unintentional changes.
  
  
  If you need help with a specific transaction or report where this message appears, please provide more details!