How To Fix ARCH_ANA115 - Variant &1 for program ARCH_ANA_PROCESS does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARCH_ANA - Table Analysis

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Variant &1 for program ARCH_ANA_PROCESS does not exist

What causes this issue?

In the system, &v2& background jobs, for which no program variant
exists, are scheduled for table analysis.
The following is an example of one of these jobs: Job &v3& with variant
&v1& for program ARCH_ANA_PROCESS.

System Response

Processing is continued, however, the affected jobs will be terminated
at the time of execution.

How to fix this error?

Delete the affected jobs using the job overview or with transaction
SM37.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARCH_ANA115 - Variant &1 for program ARCH_ANA_PROCESS does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ARCH_ANA115 indicates that a specific variant for the program ARCH_ANA_PROCESS does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of archiving processes in SAP, particularly when the system is trying to execute a report or program that requires a specific variant that has not been defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The most common cause is that the variant specified (denoted as &1 in the error message) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Variant Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the variant name being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was created in a different environment (like development) and not transported to the current environment (like production), it may not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE38 (or SA38) to execute the program ARCH_ANA_PROCESS.
  Select the option to maintain variants.
  Create a new variant with the required parameters and save it.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Verify that the variant name being used is correct and matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Transport the Variant:
  
  If the variant exists in another environment, ensure that it is properly transported to the current environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the archiving process in your SAP system to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 or SA38: For executing and maintaining variants for programs.
  SARA: For managing archiving objects and processes.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to archiving and the specific program for any known issues or additional guidance.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ARCH_ANA115 error and successfully execute the archiving process.