How To Fix >1688 - Execution variant &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >1 - Shockwave SAPGUI message handling

• Message number: 688

• Message text: Execution variant &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >1688 - Execution variant &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message "1688 Execution variant &1 does not exist" typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that references an execution variant that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when running reports, jobs, or transactions that rely on specific execution parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Execution Variant: The specified execution variant (denoted by &1 in the error message) has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Variant Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name used for the execution variant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified execution variant.
  Transport Issues: If the execution variant was transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Existence: Verify if the execution variant exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE38 for reports) and checking the variants available for that report.
  Create or Modify the Variant: If the variant does not exist, you can create it by going to the report and using the "Variants" option to define a new execution variant.
  Correct the Name: Ensure that the name of the execution variant is spelled correctly in the transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the execution variant. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  Transport Check: If the variant was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: For executing reports and checking variants.
  SE11: To check the underlying database tables if needed.
  PFCG: For managing roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific report or transaction you are working with to understand how execution variants are managed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully execute the desired report or transaction.