How To Fix 6P565 - Variant table/row does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6P - Messages for planned independent requirements (Appl.area 60)

• Message number: 565

• Message text: Variant table/row does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P565 - Variant table/row does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 6P565 indicates that a variant table or row does not exist. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access a variant that has not been defined or has been deleted in the system. Variants in SAP are used to store user-specific settings for reports and transactions, allowing users to execute them with predefined parameters.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant you are trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Variant Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the variant name you are trying to use.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was created in a different environment (like development) and not transported to the current environment (like production), it may not exist there.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used and check if the variant exists. You can usually do this by selecting the "Variants" option in the menu.
  If you have the variant name, you can also use transaction SE38 or SA38 to run the report and check for variants.
  
  
  
  Create or Recreate the Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you can create it by entering the desired parameters and saving it as a variant.
  Ensure that you are saving it with the correct name and in the correct user context (user-specific or global).
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the variant name for any spelling mistakes or incorrect characters.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variant was created in a different environment, ensure that it has been transported to the current environment. You may need to check with your Basis team or transport management team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), and SE93 (Transaction Codes) for managing and checking variants.
  User-Specific vs. Global Variants: Understand the difference between user-specific variants (available only to the user who created them) and global variants (available to all users).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 6P565 and successfully access or create the required variant.