How To Fix DB253 - There are no variants for screen &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 253

• Message text: There are no variants for screen &

What causes this issue?

You wanted to start a report transaction with selection screen &v1.
However, selection screen &v1 has no variants. If variants exist for
the program, they have been created for other selection screens.

How to fix this error?

Create a variant for selection screen &v1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB253 - There are no variants for screen & ?

  The SAP error message DB253 ("There are no variants for screen &") typically occurs when a user tries to access a report or transaction that requires a variant, but no variants have been defined for that specific screen or report. Variants in SAP are used to save specific settings or parameters for reports, allowing users to execute them with predefined values.
  Cause:
  
  No Variants Created: The most common cause is that no variants have been created for the specific report or transaction you are trying to run.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the variants.
  Incorrect Screen/Transaction: The user might be trying to access a screen or transaction that does not support variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Variant:
  
  Navigate to the report or transaction where the error occurs.
  Enter the required selection criteria.
  Click on the "Save" button (often represented by a disk icon) to create a variant.
  Provide a name and description for the variant and save it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and access variants. This may require checking with your SAP security team or administrator.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction/Screen:
  
  Confirm that you are using the correct transaction code or screen that supports variants. If you are unsure, consult the documentation or help resources for that specific transaction.
  
  
  
  Use Standard Variants:
  
  Some reports may come with standard variants. Check if any standard variants are available for the report you are trying to run.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report) to manage and create variants.
  Help Documentation: SAP provides extensive documentation and help resources that can guide you on how to create and manage variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific report or transaction you are working with.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's official support channels for further assistance.