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

>1688 - Overview

• 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.