How To Fix BT078 - Program & has no variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Program & has no variants

What causes this issue?

No variants have been defined for the ABAP/4 program named in the
message.

System Response

No action taken.

How to fix this error?

If the program must have a variant to be run in the background, then
you must <DS:TRAN.SA38>define a variant</> before you can schedule the
program for background execution.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT078 - Program & has no variants ?

  The SAP error message BT078 ("Program & has no variants") typically occurs when you attempt to execute a report or program that does not have any variants defined. Variants in SAP are used to store specific selection criteria for reports or programs, allowing users to execute them with predefined parameters.
  Cause:
  
  No Variants Defined: The program you are trying to run does not have any variants created for it.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the variants for the program.
  Program Not Configured: The program may not be properly configured to allow for variant creation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the program (e.g., SE38 or SA38).
  Enter the program name and click on the "Variants" button or navigate to the "Variants" option in the menu.
  Create a new variant by entering the selection criteria you want to save.
  Save the variant with a meaningful name.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or view variants. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Check Program Configuration:
  
  If you are a developer or have access to the ABAP Workbench, check the program's code to ensure it is designed to support variants. Look for the use of the SELECT-OPTIONS or PARAMETERS statements, which are necessary for variant functionality.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the program is a standard SAP program, refer to the SAP documentation or notes related to that program for any specific instructions regarding variants.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific program.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Program), SE93 (Transaction Codes).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to the program you are trying to execute.
  User Roles: Ensure that your user role includes access to the necessary transactions and programs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BT078 error and successfully execute the program with the desired parameters.