How To Fix 3G118 - Please specify a valid report variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Please specify a valid report variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G118 - Please specify a valid report variant ?

  The SAP error message 3G118 ("Please specify a valid report variant") typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report without specifying a valid variant. Variants in SAP are used to store specific selection criteria and settings for reports, allowing users to run reports with predefined parameters.
  Cause:
  
  No Variant Selected: The user did not select a report variant before executing the report.
  Invalid Variant: The variant specified does not exist or is not valid for the report being executed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Technical Issues: There may be a technical issue with the report or the variant configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Valid Variant:
  
  When executing the report, ensure that you select a valid variant from the dropdown list. If no variants are available, you may need to create one.
  
  
  
  Create a New Variant:
  
  If you need to create a new variant, you can do so by:
  
  Executing the report in the normal way.
  Entering the selection criteria you want.
  Clicking on the "Save" button (often represented by a disk icon) to save the current selection as a variant.
  Providing a name and description for the variant.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the report and the variants. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Verify Variant Existence:
  
  If you are trying to use an existing variant, double-check that it has not been deleted or modified. You can do this by navigating to the variant management screen (usually accessible via the report's selection screen).
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or technical team to investigate any underlying technical issues with the report or the variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can manage variants using transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report).
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing report variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report you are trying to run.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3G118 and successfully execute your report with the appropriate variant.