How To Fix 5M340 - The report & is maintained without variants for step &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 340

• Message text: The report & is maintained without variants for step &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M340 - The report & is maintained without variants for step & ?

  The SAP error message 5M340 indicates that a report is being executed without any variants defined for a specific step. This typically occurs in the context of background processing or when a report is scheduled to run, and the system expects a variant to be specified for the execution of that report.
  Cause:
  
  No Variants Defined: The report in question does not have any variants defined for the specified step. Variants are used to store specific selection criteria and parameters for reports.
  Incorrect Configuration: The report may not have been properly configured to allow for variants, or the variants may have been deleted or not created at all.
  Execution Context: The report is being executed in a context (like background processing) where a variant is required but not provided.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the report (e.g., SE38 or SA38).
  Enter the report name and click on "Variants" or "Save as Variant."
  Define the selection criteria and save the variant with a meaningful name.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Variants:
  
  If variants already exist, ensure that the correct variant is being selected when executing the report.
  You can check existing variants by using the "Variants" button in the report execution screen.
  
  
  
  Modify Job Scheduling:
  
  If the report is scheduled as a background job, ensure that the job is configured to use a valid variant.
  Go to transaction code SM37 to check the job status and modify the job if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report to understand its requirements regarding variants.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary permissions to access and execute the report with the specified variant.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5M340 and successfully execute the report with the required parameters.