How To Fix BC015 - No initial variants were found in the language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC - Scheduler (calendar)

• Message number: 015

• Message text: No initial variants were found in the language &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC015 - No initial variants were found in the language & ?

  The SAP error message BC015 ("No initial variants were found in the language &") typically occurs when a user tries to execute a report or transaction that requires a variant, but no initial variants are available in the specified language. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Variants: The report or transaction does not have any variants created for the specified language.
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the language in which the variants were created.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the variants.
  Technical Issues: There may be a technical issue with the SAP system or the specific report.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create Variants:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, create a new variant for the report or transaction in the required language. You can do this by executing the report, entering the desired parameters, and saving the variant.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that your user profile is set to the correct language. You can check this in the user settings (transaction SU01) or by using the command /nSU3 to change your default language.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the variants. You may need to contact your SAP security team to ensure you have the right roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Language:
  
  If possible, try switching to a different language that has available variants. This can be done in your user profile settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check the documentation for the specific report or transaction to see if there are any prerequisites or specific instructions regarding variants.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report) to manage and create variants.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Profile: Review your user profile settings to ensure that all configurations are correct.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BC015 error and successfully execute the desired report or transaction.