How To Fix C$647 - Output variant &1 &2 does not exist

C$647 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C$ -

• Message number: 647

• Message text: Output variant &1 &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C$647 - Output variant &1 &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message C$647, which states "Output variant &1 &2 does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific output variant that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Output Variant: The specified output variant (identified by &1 and &2) does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The variant was never created.
  The variant was deleted or modified.
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Input: The parameters or identifiers used to call the output variant may be incorrect, leading to the system not being able to find the specified variant.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the output variant was created in a different environment (like development) and not transported to the current environment (like production), it may not exist in the current system.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction where the