How To Fix 5M347 - Entered user variant does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 347

• Message text: Entered user variant does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M347 - Entered user variant does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 5M347 ("Entered user variant does not exist") typically occurs when a user tries to access a report or transaction using a variant that has not been defined or has been deleted. Variants in SAP are used to save specific settings for reports or transactions, allowing users to quickly access frequently used configurations.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant specified does not exist in the system for the user or for the report/transaction.
  Deleted Variant: The variant may have been deleted by another user or during a system cleanup.
  Incorrect User Assignment: The variant may exist but is not assigned to the user trying to access it.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where the error occurred.
  Click on the "Variants" button or use the appropriate menu to display the list of variants.
  Verify if the specified variant exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create a new variant with the required settings.
  If the variant exists but is not correct, modify it as needed.
  
  
  
  Check User Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the variant is assigned to the user. Variants can be user-specific or shared among users.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variant was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully transported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the transaction or report in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report) to check and manage variants.
  User Variants: Variants can be user-specific or shared. User-specific variants are only accessible by the user who created them, while shared variants can be accessed by multiple users.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific transaction or report you are working with.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or support team for further assistance.