How To Fix 72210 - Variant &1 does not exit for daily work schedule &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Variant &1 does not exit for daily work schedule &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72210 - Variant &1 does not exit for daily work schedule &2 ?

  The SAP error message "72210: Variant &1 does not exist for daily work schedule &2" typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of work schedules in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific variant associated with a daily work schedule.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant (identified by &1) does not exist in the system for the given daily work schedule (identified by &2).
  Incorrect Configuration: The daily work schedule may not be properly configured or linked to the required variant.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the variant may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., PE03 for work schedule variants) and check if the variant specified in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the daily work schedule.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing, create a new variant for the daily work schedule using the appropriate transaction.
  Ensure that the variant is correctly configured with the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the daily work schedule to ensure it is correctly linked to the appropriate variant.
  Use transaction codes like PE03 or PA30 to review and adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects, including variants, were included in the transport request.
  If not, you may need to transport the missing variant or create it manually in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the variant and the daily work schedule.
  Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PE03: Work Schedule Variants
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring daily work schedules and variants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the daily work schedule is correctly configured with the appropriate variant.