How To Fix BRAIN355 - Variant &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 355

• Message text: Variant &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN355 - Variant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN355, which states "Variant &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when a user tries to execute a report or query that references a variant that is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Variant: The specified variant (identified by &1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The variant was deleted.
  The variant was never created.
  The variant is not available in the current client or environment.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  
  
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered the variant name incorrectly, leading to a mismatch.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs, or the relevant transaction for BW queries).
  Check if the variant exists by navigating to the variant management screen (e.g., using the "Variants" button).
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create a new variant with the required parameters.
  If the variant was deleted, check if it can be restored from a backup or if it can be recreated.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Correct Input:
  
  Double-check the spelling and format of the variant name entered by the user to ensure it matches the existing variant.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variant was supposed to be transported, verify that the transport request included the variant and that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (for ABAP programs), RSRT (for BW queries), and others that may be relevant to your specific use case.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for guidance on variant management and troubleshooting common issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.