How To Fix /ASU/GENERAL096 - Execution not possible - variant &2 for program &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ASU/GENERAL -

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Execution not possible - variant &2 for program &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ASU/GENERAL096 - Execution not possible - variant &2 for program &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /ASU/GENERAL096 Execution not possible - variant &2 for program &1 does not exist indicates that the system is trying to execute a report or program with a specific variant, but the variant specified does not exist for that program. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant specified in the execution command does not exist in the system for the given program.
  Incorrect Program Name: The program name provided might be incorrect or misspelled.
  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 be available.
  Deletion of Variant: The variant may have been deleted or is no longer available due to changes in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE38 or SA38 (for executing programs).
  Enter the program name and click on the "Variants" button to see if the specified variant exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or use a different variant.
  
  
  
  Verify Program Name:
  
  Ensure that the program name is correctly spelled and corresponds to the intended program.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you can create a new variant by selecting the program and clicking on the "Variants" button, then "Create" to define a new variant.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the program has the necessary authorizations to access the program and the variant.
  
  
  
  Transport Variants:
  
  If the variant was created in a different environment, ensure that it has been transported to the current environment.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you suspect that the variant was deleted or if there are transport issues, consult with your SAP Basis team for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 or SA38 for executing programs.
  SE93 for checking transaction codes.
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Check if the user has the necessary authorization objects related to the program and variant.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address specific issues related to variants and programs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.