How To Fix BA561 - Production mode variant &1 doesn't exist for deletion program &2

BA561 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 561

• Message text: Production mode variant &1 doesn't exist for deletion program &2

What causes this issue?

You entered production mode variant &V1&, which doesn?t exist, in the
settings for delete program &V2&.

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?

Create variant &V1& or enter an existing production mode variant.

Procedure for System Administrators

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BA561 - Details

• The SAP error message BA561 indicates that a specific production mode variant does not exist for the deletion program you are trying to execute. This error typically arises in the context of batch management or production planning when the system cannot find the required configuration or variant for the specified program.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Production Mode Variant: The specified production mode variant (&1) is not defined in the system for the deletion program (&2).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the production mode or the deletion program may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that lead to the absence of the required variant.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the production mode variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code BA01 for batch management) and check if the production mode variant exists.
  If it does not