How To Fix W8427 - Your selection was not changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 427

• Message text: Your selection was not changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8427 - Your selection was not changed ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W8427 - Your selection was not changed
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically appears when you attempt to change a selection criterion or filter in a selection screen or report, but the system detects that the new selection is identical to the previous one. In other words, no actual change was made to the selection parameters, so the system informs you that your selection remains the same.
  This can happen in scenarios such as:  
  
  You try to update a selection field but enter the same value as before.  
  You press a button or execute an action that expects a change in selection, but the selection criteria have not been modified.  
  The system or program logic explicitly checks if the selection has changed and issues this warning if it hasn't.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify your selection criteria: Make sure you actually change the selection values before executing or saving.  
  If you intended to keep the same selection: You can usually ignore this warning and proceed, as it is informational.  
  Check program logic (for developers): If you are developing or customizing the report/program, review the code that triggers this message. It might be checking for changes in selection parameters and issuing this warning unnecessarily. Adjust the logic if needed.  
  Clear or reset selection fields: Sometimes clearing the selection and re-entering the desired values can help.  
  Consult documentation or support: If this message appears unexpectedly or blocks your process, check SAP notes or contact SAP support for specific guidance related to the transaction or report you are using.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: W84 (or similar, depending on the module)  
  Typical Context: Selection screens, report execution, variant management.  
  SAP Notes: Search for message number W8427 in SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for any known issues or patches.  
  User Impact: Usually a warning, not an error; does not prevent processing but informs the user.  
  Customization: Developers can customize or suppress such warnings if they are not useful in a particular scenario.
  
  
  If you provide the transaction or program where this message appears, I can help with more specific guidance.