How To Fix AW461 - No totals variants are allocated to the display variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AW - AuC messages

• Message number: 461

• Message text: No totals variants are allocated to the display variant

What causes this issue?

The display variant that you selected has no totals variant assigned to
it.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Assign totals variants to the selected the display variant. You make
this assignment in Customizing for assets under construction under
'List variants.'

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AW461 - No totals variants are allocated to the display variant ?

  The SAP error message AW461 ("No totals variants are allocated to the display variant") typically occurs in the context of reporting, particularly when using the SAP reporting tools like the Report Painter or Report Writer. This error indicates that the display variant you are trying to use does not have any totals variants assigned to it, which are necessary for the report to function correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Totals Variants: The display variant you are using does not have any totals variants assigned to it. Totals variants are necessary for aggregating data in reports.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the report settings or the display variant itself.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the totals variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Display Variant Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction where the report is generated (e.g., Report Painter or Report Writer).
  Check the settings of the display variant you are using. Ensure that it has the appropriate totals variants assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Totals Variants:
  
  If no totals variants are assigned, you can create or assign a totals variant to the display variant.
  Navigate to the configuration of the report and look for options to assign totals variants.
  
  
  
  Create a New Display Variant:
  
  If the current display variant is not working, consider creating a new display variant and ensure that it has the necessary totals variants assigned.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the totals variants. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to manage display and totals variants in the context of the report you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as GRR1 (for Report Painter) or GRR2 (for Report Writer) to manage reports and variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Training and Support: If you are unsure about how to proceed, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a colleague who has experience with SAP reporting tools.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AW461 error and successfully generate your report.