How To Fix APB_FPM_CORE203 - Variant &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_CORE - FPM messages

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Variant &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_FPM_CORE203 - Variant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message APB_FPM_CORE203 indicates that a variant specified in the application does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori applications or Web Dynpro applications where a specific variant (a saved set of parameters or settings) is expected but cannot be found in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant specified in the application does not exist in the database. This could be due to:
  
  The variant was deleted.
  The variant was never created.
  The variant is associated with a different user or client.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The application might be incorrectly configured to reference a variant that is not available.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE38 for reports, or the specific application) and check if the variant exists.
  Use transaction SE93 to check if the variant is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create it again with the required parameters.
  If it was deleted, check if it can be restored from a backup or if it can be recreated.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Review Application Configuration:
  
  Check the application configuration to ensure that it is correctly set up to reference the intended variant.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variant was supposed to be transported from another system, verify that the transport request was completed successfully and that the variant is available in the target system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the application to trace where the variant is being called and why it is not found.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific application or module you are working with to understand how variants are managed.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.