How To Fix 3G855 - Variant &1 of program &2 does not yet exist

3G855 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 855

• Message text: Variant &1 of program &2 does not yet exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G855 - Variant &1 of program &2 does not yet exist ?

  The SAP error message 3G855 indicates that a specific variant of a program does not exist in the system. This typically occurs when a user tries to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific variant, but that variant has not been created or is not available in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Variant: The most common cause is that the variant specified does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The variant was never created.
  The variant was deleted.
  The variant is not available in the current client or environment.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Program Name: The program name specified might be incorrect, leading to the system not being able to find the variant.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the variant.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Variant:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can create the missing variant by navigating to the relevant report or transaction and using the "Variants" option