How To Fix BANK_JC015 - Variant &1 for report &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BANK_JC - Job Control Messages

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Variant &1 for report &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BANK_JC015 - Variant &1 for report &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BANK_JC015 indicates that a specific variant for a report does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report with a variant that has not been created or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The specified variant (identified by &1) for the report (identified by &2) has not been created in the system.
  Deleted Variant: The variant may have existed previously but has been deleted.
  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.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Variant:
  
  Navigate to the report in question.
  Go to the variant management (usually accessible via the "Variants" button or by using transaction code SE38 or SA38).
  Create a new variant with the required parameters and save it.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Variants:
  
  Use the variant management to check if the variant exists under the report.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it as mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Verify Variant Name:
  
  Double-check the variant name you are using to ensure there are no typos or errors.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the report and its variants. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the report is a standard SAP report, consult the SAP documentation or help resources to understand the expected variants and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 or SA38 for executing reports.
  SE93 for checking transaction codes and their variants.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the report or variant in question.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BANK_JC015 error and successfully execute the report with the desired variant.