How To Fix WRF_PRC_BAS003 - No selection variant stored -> selection via selection screen

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_BAS - General Purchasing, Seasonal Procurement Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No selection variant stored -> selection via selection screen

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_BAS003 - No selection variant stored -> selection via selection screen ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_PRC_BAS003 No selection variant stored -> selection via selection screen
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a program or report expects a selection variant (a saved set of selection criteria) to be available for processing, but no such variant has been stored or found. As a result, the system cannot proceed automatically with the predefined selection criteria and prompts the user to enter the selection parameters manually via the selection screen.
  In other words, the process or report is designed to run with a stored variant, but since none exists, it cannot execute as intended.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When running a background job or report that requires a selection variant.
  When a custom program or standard SAP process expects a variant but none has been maintained.
  When a variant was deleted or never created for the process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create and Save a Selection Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction or report that triggers this error.
  Enter the required selection criteria manually.
  Save these criteria as a selection variant (using the "Save as Variant" button).
  Ensure the variant is saved with the correct name expected by the process or job.
  
  
  
  Assign the Variant to the Job or Process:
  
  If this is a background job, go to transaction SM36.
  Edit the job step and assign the newly created variant to the program.
  Save and schedule the job again.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Name in the Program or Configuration:
  
  Sometimes the program expects a variant with a specific name.
  Verify the variant name in the program code or configuration.
  Make sure the variant exists and is accessible to the user or job.
  
  
  
  If Running Manually:
  
  When prompted, enter the selection criteria manually on the selection screen.
  Alternatively, create and use a variant for future runs.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Selection Variants are used to automate report execution with predefined filters.
  Variants can be user-specific or global (available to all users).
  Variants are stored in table VARID.
  If variants are deleted or corrupted, this error can appear.
  Check authorization if the user cannot see or use the variant.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Cause
  No selection variant found for the process or report that requires one.
  
  
  Solution
  Create and save a selection variant with the required criteria and assign it properly.
  
  
  Related Transactions
  Report transaction, SM36 (job scheduling), SE38/SA38 (program execution)
  
  
  Notes
  Ensure variant name matches expected name; check authorizations if variant is missing.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific program or process name, I can help you with exact steps to create or assign the variant.