How To Fix 9J400 - Variant &1 does not yet exist for transaction &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 400

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

What causes this issue?

Variant &V1& of transaction &v2& does not exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J400 - Variant &1 does not yet exist for transaction &2 ?

  The SAP error message 9J400 indicates that a specific variant for a transaction does not exist. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction with a variant that has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant (denoted as &1) for the transaction (denoted as &2) has not been created or saved in the system.
  Incorrect Variant Name: The user may have entered an incorrect variant name or may be trying to access a variant that belongs to a different user or client.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Transaction Not Configured: The transaction itself may not be configured to use variants, or the variant functionality may not be enabled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Variant:
  
  Navigate to the transaction for which the variant is required.
  Set the desired parameters and settings.
  Save the variant by using the "Save as Variant" option (usually found in the menu under "System" > "Variants" > "Save as Variant").
  Ensure that you provide a unique name for the variant and set the appropriate visibility (e.g., user-specific or shared).
  
  
  
  Check Variant Name:
  
  Verify that the variant name entered is correct and matches the one that exists in the system.
  If you are unsure, you can check existing variants by using the "Variants" option in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the variant. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the transaction is not configured to use variants, consult the relevant SAP documentation or your SAP support team for guidance on how to enable this feature.
  
  
  
  Use Standard Variants:
  
  If applicable, check if there are any standard variants provided by SAP for the transaction that you can use instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SE93 (Transaction Codes) to manage and view variants.
  User-Specific Variants: Variants can be user-specific or shared among users. Make sure you are looking in the correct context.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific transaction or variant functionality.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.