How To Fix /BDL/D-059 - Report & with variant & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BDL/D- -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Report & with variant & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BDL/D-059 - Report & with variant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /BDL/D-059 Report & with variant & does not exist typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific report or variant that you are trying to execute. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Report or Variant: The report you are trying to run does not exist in the system, or the variant you are trying to use has not been created or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report or variant.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typo or incorrect input in the report name or variant name.
  Transport Issues: If the report or variant was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Client-Specific Data: Variants can be client-specific, meaning they may not exist in the current client you are logged into.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Report and Variant Names: Verify that the report name and variant name are correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  Create or Recreate the Variant: If the variant does not exist, you can create it by going to the report and saving the desired selection criteria as a variant.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the report and variant. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Transport Check: If the report or variant was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was transported successfully. You may need to re-transport it if it is missing.
  Client Check: Make sure you are in the correct client where the report and variant exist. You can switch clients if necessary.
  Use Transaction SE38 or SA38: You can use these transactions to check if the report exists in the system. Enter the report name and see if it is available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: To execute reports.
  SA38: To execute reports without the need for a variant.
  SE93: To check for existing variants.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific report or variant you are trying to access.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific report to understand its usage and any prerequisites.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.