How To Fix AFX_GLOBAL147 - Variant &1 for program &2 could not be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFX_GLOBAL - Global Messages (Usable in All AFX Objects)

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Variant &1 for program &2 could not be found

What causes this issue?

To start the interruption request, you require variant <ZH>&V1&
</> for program <ZH>&V2&</>.

System Response

The required variant could not be found.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFX_GLOBAL147 - Variant &1 for program &2 could not be found ?

  The SAP error message AFX_GLOBAL147 indicates that a specific variant for a program could not be found. This typically occurs when a user tries to execute a report or transaction that relies on a variant that has either been deleted, not created, or is not accessible due to authorization issues.
  Causes:
  
  Variant Not Created: The variant specified does not exist for the program.
  Variant Deleted: The variant may have been deleted by another user or during a system cleanup.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Incorrect Program Name: The program name specified may be incorrect, leading to the system not being able to find the variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the program (e.g., SE38 or SA38).
  Enter the program name and check if the variant exists by clicking on the "Variants" button.
  
  
  
  Create or Recreate the Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create a new variant with the required parameters.
  If it was deleted, you may need to recreate it based on the previous settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Verify Program Name:
  
  Double-check the program name being used to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variant was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to the program and its variants to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), SE93 (Transaction Codes).
  Authorization Objects: Check for relevant authorization objects that might restrict access to variants.
  SAP Notes: Look for any SAP Notes related to the specific program or error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.