How To Fix WB829 - Field &1 is not contained as a selection field in variant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB - Messages for assortment list

• Message number: 829

• Message text: Field &1 is not contained as a selection field in variant &2

What causes this issue?

The field list for selection variant &v2& does not contain field &v1&.
The field may not be flagged as a selection field or there is no name
for the range parameter.
The following field names are necessary for selection:
'MATNR' for materials
'WERKS' for plant
'KUNAG' for the customer
For selecting periods for sales volume, use:
'SPMON' for month
'SPWOC' for week
'SPBUP' for period
These fields must be flagged as selection fields and assigned a name
for the range parameter.

System Response

The selection variant is incomplete and cannot be used for selecting
data from the Information System for use in Space Management (dynamic
selection).

How to fix this error?

Maintain the <DS:SIMG.SIMG_OE_EG_WL_0224>selection variants</>
accordingly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB829 - Field &1 is not contained as a selection field in variant &2 ?

  The SAP error message WB829 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1) is not included as a selection field in the specified variant (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction using a variant that does not have the required selection fields defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field in Variant: The field you are trying to use in your selection criteria is not part of the variant you are attempting to execute.
  Incorrect Variant: You may be using the wrong variant that does not include the necessary fields.
  Changes in Report Structure: If the report or transaction has been modified (e.g., fields added or removed), the existing variant may no longer be valid.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., SE38 for reports).
  Open the variant in question and verify if the field &1 is included in the selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Modify the Variant:
  
  If the field is missing, you can modify the variant to include the required field.
  To do this, navigate to the variant maintenance screen, add the missing field, and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Create a New Variant:
  
  If modifying the existing variant is not feasible, consider creating a new variant that includes all the necessary selection fields.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check the documentation or help files for the specific report or transaction to understand the required selection fields.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a colleague who has experience with the specific report or transaction.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE38 (for report execution) or SE93 (for variant management) to manage variants.
  Field Names: Ensure you have the correct field names as they appear in the report or transaction.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify variants or execute reports.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WB829 error and successfully execute your report or transaction with the appropriate variant.