How To Fix CNV_MBT_46107 - Variant & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MBT_46 - PCL message class

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Variant & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_MBT_46107 - Variant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CNV_MBT_46107 typically indicates that a specific variant, which is expected to exist in the system, cannot be found. This error is often encountered during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or SAP Data Services tools.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Variant: The most common cause is that the specified variant does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The variant was never created.
  The variant was deleted or renamed.
  The variant is not available in the current client or environment.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the migration or conversion settings that references a non-existent variant.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is supposed to exist (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Check if the variant is listed under the appropriate program or report.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction.
  If it was deleted, check if it can be restored from a backup or if it can be recreated.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the migration tool or program to ensure that the correct variant name is being referenced.
  Make sure that the variant is correctly assigned to the relevant program or report.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration or conversion process you are using. There may be additional troubleshooting steps or known issues documented.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE93 (Transaction Codes), and others that may be involved in managing variants.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific migration tool you are using. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common issues.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.