How To Fix AH135 - Enter a variant program

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Enter a variant program

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH135 - Enter a variant program ?

  The SAP error message AH135, which states "Enter a variant program," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a variant but has not specified one. Variants in SAP are used to store specific selection criteria for reports, allowing users to run the same report with predefined parameters without having to enter them each time.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The user has not selected a variant for the report or transaction.
  Incorrect Program Call: The program being executed may require a variant to be specified, and it was not provided in the execution command.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Variant:
  
  When executing the report, look for a field or button labeled "Variant" or "Variants."
  Click on it to either select an existing variant or create a new one with the desired selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Create a New Variant:
  
  If no suitable variant exists, you can create one by entering the selection criteria you want to save and then using the "Save" option to create a new variant.
  
  
  
  Check Program Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report or transaction to understand the requirements for variants.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and execute the variant. If not, contact your SAP administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  If you are using a transaction code directly, ensure that you are using it correctly and that it supports the use of variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes related to the report you are trying to run. Some common transaction codes for managing variants include:
  
  SE38: For executing ABAP programs.
  SA38: For executing reports.
  SE93: For managing transaction codes.
  
  
  
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on how to create and manage variants.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions related to specific reports and variants.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AH135 error and successfully execute the desired report or transaction in SAP.