How To Fix CM_ODATA_PP_POR020 - User &1 has no variants assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_ODATA_PP_POR - Messages for Backend Settings of Service prodorder.release

• Message number: 020

• Message text: User &1 has no variants assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_ODATA_PP_POR020 - User &1 has no variants assigned ?

  The SAP error message "CM_ODATA_PP_POR020 User &1 has no variants assigned" typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize OData services, particularly when a user attempts to access a report or transaction that requires specific variants to be assigned to their user profile.
  Cause:
  
  No Variants Assigned: The primary cause of this error is that the user (indicated by &1) does not have any report variants assigned to their user profile for the specific transaction or report they are trying to access.
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be properly configured to include the necessary variants.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the user from accessing the variants.
  System Configuration: The system may not be set up to allow users to create or assign variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Variants:
  
  Navigate to the transaction or report that is causing the error.
  Check if there are existing variants that can be assigned to the user.
  Use transaction code SE38 or SA38 to access the report and create or assign variants.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and assign variants.
  
  
  
  User Profile Check:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the user profile.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the required variants.
  
  
  
  Create Variants:
  
  If no variants exist, create a new variant for the report by executing the report and saving the desired settings as a variant.
  Make sure to assign the variant to the user.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the report and its variants.
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to the report or transaction in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  OData Services: If the error is occurring in an OData context, ensure that the OData service is properly configured and that the user has access to it.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP Community forums for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CM_ODATA_PP_POR020 and ensure that the user has the necessary variants assigned.