How To Fix DB249 - No variants selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 249

• Message text: No variants selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB249 - No variants selected ?

  The SAP error message DB249 "No variants selected" typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a variant, but no variant has been specified or selected. Variants in SAP are used to store specific settings for reports or transactions, allowing users to run them with predefined parameters.
  Cause:
  
  No Variant Selected: The user did not select a variant before executing the report or transaction.
  Variant Not Created: The required variant has not been created for the report or transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variants.
  Incorrect Program/Transaction: The program or transaction being executed may not support variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Variant:
  
  When executing the report or transaction, ensure that you select an existing variant from the dropdown list or create a new one if necessary.
  To create a new variant, you can usually find an option like "Save as Variant" or "Create Variant" in the report's selection screen.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Variants:
  
  Navigate to the variant management screen (often accessible via the "Variants" button) to see if any variants exist for the report or transaction.
  If no variants are available, you will need to create one.
  
  
  
  Create a Variant:
  
  If you need to create a new variant, fill in the required selection criteria and save it as a variant. Make sure to give it a meaningful name and description.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and execute the variants. If you suspect authorization issues, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report or transaction to understand its requirements regarding variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report) to run reports and manage variants.
  Variant Management: Variants can be managed through transaction SE38 or directly from the report selection screen.
  User Roles: Ensure that your user role includes permissions for variant management if you are unable to create or select variants.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific report or transaction you are working with.