How To Fix CBGLWB040 - Specify a valid program variant for program &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGLWB - Labeling Workbench Messages

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Specify a valid program variant for program &1

What causes this issue?

Program '&V1&' was assigned to function '&V2&'. A program variant was
not specified, however. The program therefore cannot be called.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specify a valid program variant for program '&V1&' for function '&V2&'.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGLWB040 - Specify a valid program variant for program &1 ?

  The SAP error message CBGLWB040 indicates that a valid program variant has not been specified for the program you are trying to execute. This error typically occurs in the context of running a report or transaction that requires a specific variant to be defined for its execution.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The program you are trying to run requires a variant that has not been created or is not available.
  Incorrect Program Name: The program name specified might be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Program Configuration: The program may not be configured correctly to recognize the variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Program Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the program (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Enter the program name and click on the "Variants" button to see if any variants exist.
  If no variants are available, you may need to create a new variant by clicking on "Create" and filling in the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Specify a Valid Variant:
  
  When executing the program, ensure that you are selecting a valid variant from the dropdown list or entering a valid variant name.
  
  
  
  Verify Program Name:
  
  Double-check the program name you are using to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user account has the necessary authorizations to access the program and its variants. You may need to contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the program is a standard SAP program, refer to the SAP documentation or help files for guidance on the required variants.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are still unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to the program.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE93 (Transaction Codes), SE37 (Function Modules).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the program you are working with.
  User Authorizations: Use transaction SU53 to check for authorization issues after encountering the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.