How To Fix AO390 - Variant &1 does not exist in appropriation request &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 390

• Message text: Variant &1 does not exist in appropriation request &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO390 - Variant &1 does not exist in appropriation request &2 ?

  The SAP error message AO390 indicates that a specific variant does not exist in the appropriation request. This error typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting or Investment Management when trying to access or process a variant that has not been defined or is not available for the specified appropriation request.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Appropriation Request: The appropriation request number provided may be incorrect or does not have the specified variant assigned to it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified variant.
  Data Deletion: The variant may have been deleted or not created in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code AO01 for Asset Master Data) and check if the variant exists.
  Use transaction SE93 to check the variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Appropriation Request:
  
  Ensure that the appropriation request number is correct and that it is active.
  Check if the variant is assigned to the appropriation request.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., AO01).
  If it exists but is not linked to the appropriation request, you may need to modify the request to include the variant.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant and the appropriation request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Asset Accounting or Investment Management for further guidance on managing variants and appropriation requests.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AO01 (Create Asset), AO02 (Change Asset), and IM01 (Create Investment Program).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles and profiles are correctly set up to avoid authorization issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.