How To Fix CNV_20000213 - Variant &1 not defined

CNV_20000213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20000 - Messages for fiscal year change

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Variant &1 not defined

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CNV_20000213 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_20000213 indicates that a variant specified in a conversion or migration process is not defined in the system. This error typically occurs during data migration or conversion activities, particularly when using SAP's tools for data transfer or transformation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant (e.g., a selection variant for a report or a data migration program) does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Variant Name: The name of the variant may have been misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the program or transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was created in a different system (e.g., development) and not transported correctly to the target system (e.g., production), it may not be available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs) and check if the variant exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create