How To Fix CBP027 - Variant &1 for report &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBP - Message class for CBP

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Variant &1 for report &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have maintained the variant for the report in the customizing for
the masterdata download, though the variant does not exist for this
report.

System Response

The masterdata download cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Change the customizing to contain an existing variant for the report.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBP027 - Variant &1 for report &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CBP027 indicates that a specific variant for a report does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when a user tries to execute a report with a variant that has not been created or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant specified in the error message does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Variant Name: The user may have entered the variant name incorrectly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Name: Verify that the variant name is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  Create the Variant: If the variant does not exist, you can create it by executing the report and saving the desired selection criteria as a new variant.
  
  Go to the report transaction.
  Enter the selection criteria.
  Click on the "Save" button (usually represented by a disk icon).
  Enter the variant name and save it.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the report and the variant.
  Transport Check: If the variant was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific report to understand how variants are managed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE38 or SA38 to execute reports and manage variants.
  User Roles: Check the user roles and profiles assigned to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the report or variant management.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.