How To Fix 5M343 - Report & is maintained without variants for step &. Create new variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 343

• Message text: Report & is maintained without variants for step &. Create new variants

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M343 - Report & is maintained without variants for step &. Create new variants ?

  The SAP error message 5M343 typically indicates that a report is being executed without any variants defined for a specific step in the process. This can occur when a user attempts to run a report that requires a variant for execution, but none has been created or selected.
  Cause:
  
  No Variants Defined: The report you are trying to run requires a variant, but none has been created for the specific selection criteria or parameters needed for that report.
  Incorrect Report Execution: The report might be executed in a way that bypasses the variant selection, leading to this error.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create or access variants.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Create a New Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the report (e.g., SE38 for ABAP reports).
  Enter the report name and click on the "Variants" button or navigate to the "Variants" option in the menu.
  Click on "Create" to define a new variant.
  Fill in the required selection criteria and save the variant with a meaningful name.
  
  
  
  Select an Existing Variant:
  
  If a variant already exists, ensure that you select it before executing the report.
  You can do this by clicking on the "Variants" button and choosing the appropriate variant from the list.
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create and manage variants. If not, contact your SAP administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report to understand the required parameters and how to set up variants correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report) for managing reports and variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific report you are working with.
  User Training: If you are new to SAP, consider undergoing training on how to create and manage variants effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5M343 and successfully execute the report with the necessary variants.