How To Fix BT172 - Variants for external programs cannot be displayed

BT172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Variants for external programs cannot be displayed

What causes this issue?

You asked the system to display variants of a program that is not part
of the SAP System.
Variants are sets of selection values for SAP programs and reports. The
background processing system can offer support for editing only SAP
ABAP/4 variants.

System Response

No action taken.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BT172 - Details

• The SAP error message BT172, which states "Variants for external programs cannot be displayed," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration or setup of external programs in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, particularly when users attempt to access or manage variants for external programs that are not properly defined or accessible.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage variants for external programs.
  Incorrect Program Configuration: The external program may not be correctly configured in the SAP system, leading to issues in displaying its variants.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the connection to the external program or issues with the SAP system itself.
  Program Not Registered: The external program may not be registered in the SAP system, or it may not be recognized as an external program.
  Transport Issues: If the program or its