How To Fix CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN104 - Report variant &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN - Messages specific for specification access API

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Report variant &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN104 - Report variant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN104 indicates that a report variant specified in your system does not exist. This error typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific variant, but the variant has either not been created or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The report variant you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Deleted Variant: The variant may have been deleted or is no longer available.
  Incorrect Variant Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name specified for the variant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where the report is executed (e.g., SE38 for ABAP reports).
  Check if the variant exists by navigating to the variant selection screen and looking for the specified variant name.
  
  
  
  Create or Recreate the Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you can create it by selecting the report and entering the required selection criteria, then saving it as a variant.
  If the variant was deleted, you may need to recreate it with the same parameters.
  
  
  
  Verify Variant Name:
  
  Ensure that the variant name you are using is correct and does not contain any typos.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific report or variant, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the report you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (for executing reports), SE93 (for checking transaction variants).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report or variant.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN104 and successfully execute the report with the desired variant.