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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 to create a new one.
  Ensure that you save the variant with the correct name as specified in the error message.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Verify that the program name and variant name are correctly entered. Check for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Check Client and Environment:
  
  Ensure that you are in the correct client where the variant is supposed to exist. Variants can be client-specific.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  If you suspect that authorization might be an issue, check with your SAP security team to ensure you have the necessary permissions to access the variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the variant is supposed to exist (e.g., it was created in another environment), consult your documentation or change logs to see if it was moved or deleted.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Program) to check the program and its variants.
  Variant Management: Variants can be managed through the "Variants" button in the selection screen of most reports.
  Transport Requests: If the variant was created in a development environment and needs to be moved to production, ensure that it is included in a transport request.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3G855 and successfully execute the desired program with the appropriate variant.