How To Fix 9J402 - Entry for transaction variant is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Entry for transaction variant is missing

What causes this issue?

An entry for the transaction variant is missing for the sequential
(serial) number &V1& in table J_3GTCHLP.

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?

Provided that you have the authorization to do so, please maintain the
appropriate entry in Customizing.

<DS:SIMG.J_3G_SCHNELL>Execute function</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J402 - Entry for transaction variant is missing ?

  The SAP error message 9J402 indicates that there is a missing entry for a transaction variant. This typically occurs when a user tries to execute a transaction that has been configured to use a specific variant, but the system cannot find the corresponding entry in the database.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transaction Variant: The transaction variant that is supposed to be used for the transaction is not defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the transaction variant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transaction variant may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the transaction variant was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transaction Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code SHD0 (Transaction Variants) to check if the required transaction variant exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Transaction Variant:
  
  If the transaction variant is missing, you can create a new one by using the SHD0 transaction.
  Ensure that you correctly configure the variant settings according to your requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the transaction and its variants.
  You can use transaction SU53 to check for authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the transaction variant was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was transported correctly.
  If necessary, re-transport the transaction variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific transaction and its variants to ensure that all configurations are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SHD0: To manage transaction variants.
  SU53: To analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to transaction variants and the specific transaction you are working with.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles are correctly assigned and that the user has access to the necessary transactions and variants.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 9J402 and ensure that the transaction variant is correctly configured and accessible.