How To Fix 5X063 - Variant &2 does not exist for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5X - HR-PA: Reserved for International Versions

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Variant &2 does not exist for &1

What causes this issue?

Payroll driver &V1& should be started with variant &V2&. This variant
does not exist, however.

System Response

Payroll cannot be run without a variant.

How to fix this error?

Create variant &V2& for program &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5X063 - Variant &2 does not exist for &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5X063 indicates that a specific variant does not exist for a particular report or program. This error typically occurs when you attempt to execute a report or transaction that requires a variant (a predefined set of parameters) that has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant for the report or transaction has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Variant Name: The variant name provided may be misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Client-Specific Data: Variants can be client-specific, meaning they may not exist in the current client you are working in.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the report (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Enter the program name and click on the "Variants" button to see if the specified variant exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you can create it by clicking on the "Create" button in the variants screen.
  Fill in the required parameters and save the variant.
  
  
  
  Verify Variant Name:
  
  Ensure that the variant name you are using is correct and matches the one defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the variant. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Client Check:
  
  Make sure you are in the correct client where the variant is defined. Variants are often client-specific, so switching to the correct client may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: For executing ABAP programs.
  SE93: For checking transaction codes and their variants.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: You can search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps related to this error.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on variants and their management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5X063 and successfully execute the desired report or transaction.