How To Fix CM_REPORT_GEN_AV097 - Report for spec. &1 gen. variant &2 language &3 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_GEN_AV - Worklist Generation

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Report for spec. &1 gen. variant &2 language &3 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_GEN_AV097 - Report for spec. &1 gen. variant &2 language &3 not found ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_GEN_AV097 indicates that a report variant for a specific report specification in a particular language cannot be found. This typically occurs when the system is trying to generate a report using a variant that has not been created or is not available in the specified language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Report Variant: The specified report variant does not exist for the given report specification.
  Language Issues: The report variant may exist, but not in the specified language.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report variant.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the report settings or variant settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Report Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the report (e.g., SE38 or SA38).
  Enter the report name and check if the variant exists by clicking on the "Variants" button.
  If the variant does not exist, create it by entering the required selection criteria and saving it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing, create a new variant for the report specification in the required language.
  Ensure that the variant is saved correctly and is accessible.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify that the report variant is available in the specified language. If not, you may need to create it in that language or switch to a language where the variant exists.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the report and its variants. Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report to understand any additional requirements or settings that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with the specific report or variant.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned to access the report and its variants.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_REPORT_GEN_AV097 error and successfully generate the report.