How To Fix CM_ODATA_PP_POR033 - Variant &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Variant &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_ODATA_PP_POR033 - Variant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CM_ODATA_PP_POR033, which states "Variant &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP OData services when a specific variant (often a selection variant or report variant) that is being referenced in a request does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant specified in the request does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the variant name or the variant being deleted or not created yet.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The OData service may be incorrectly configured to reference a variant that is not available in the backend system.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs) and check if the variant exists. You can do this by entering the program name and selecting the "Variants" option.
  Ensure that the variant name is spelled correctly in the request.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the transaction where the variant is used.
  If the variant was deleted, check if it can be restored or recreated.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Review OData Service Configuration:
  
  Check the OData service configuration in transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to ensure that it is correctly set up to reference the existing variants.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variant was supposed to be transported from another system, verify that the transport request was completed successfully and that the variant exists in the target system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to trace where the error is occurring and gather more information about the request being made.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (for ABAP programs), SE93 (for variants), SU53 (for authorization checks).
  OData Services: Familiarize yourself with the OData service and its configuration in SAP Gateway.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.