How To Fix 3G869 - One or more variants of program &1 do not yet exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 869

• Message text: One or more variants of program &1 do not yet exist

What causes this issue?

One of more variants of program &V1& do not exist.

System Response

The step could not be performed successfully.

How to fix this error?

Look in the application log of the step to see which variants of
program &V1& have not yet been created.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G869 - One or more variants of program &1 do not yet exist ?

  The SAP error message 3G869 indicates that one or more variants of a specified program do not exist. This typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that relies on a variant that has not been created or saved in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variants: The most common cause is that the user is trying to run a report or transaction that requires a specific variant, but that variant has not been created or saved in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the variants.
  Program Changes: If the program has been modified or updated, existing variants may become invalid or may need to be recreated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Variant:
  
  Navigate to the transaction or report that is generating the error.
  Go to the selection screen and fill in the required parameters.
  Click on the "Save" button (often represented by a disk icon) to create a new variant.
  Provide a name and description for the variant, and save it.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Variants:
  
  Use transaction code SE38 or SA38 to access the program.
  Enter the program name and click on the "Variants" button to see if any variants exist.
  If the required variant is missing, you will need to create it as described above.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the variants. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check the documentation or help files related to the specific program to understand the required variants and their parameters.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after creating the variant and checking authorizations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), and SE93 (Transaction Codes) can be useful for managing and executing programs and variants.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned to access the required transactions and variants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to the specific program or transaction.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3G869 and successfully execute the desired program or report.