How To Fix DB260 - No variants found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 260

• Message text: No variants found

What causes this issue?

You attempted to display the variant directory, but there are no
variants for the corrent program.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the program has any variants (Editor -> Display variants
-> Variant directory). If you want to use the variants for report
transactions, they must be defined as system variants (name begins with
SAP& or CUS&).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB260 - No variants found ?

  The SAP error message DB260 "No variants found" typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a variant, but no suitable variant is available for the specified selection criteria. Variants in SAP are used to store predefined values for report parameters, making it easier to run reports with consistent settings.
  Cause:
  
  No Variants Created: The most common cause is that no variants have been created for the report or transaction you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using may not match any existing variants.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the variants.
  Report Configuration: The report may not be configured to allow variants, or it may have been modified in a way that affects variant availability.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Variant:
  
  Go to the report or transaction where you encountered the error.
  Enter the selection criteria you want to save.
  Click on the "Save" button (often represented by a disk icon) to create a new variant.
  Provide a name and description for the variant, and save it.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Variants:
  
  Use the transaction code SE38 or SA38 to access the report.
  Click on the "Variants" button to see if any variants exist for the report.
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can also check for variants created by other users.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Ensure that the selection criteria you are using match those of existing variants. Adjust your criteria if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access and execute the variants. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report or transaction to understand how variants are managed and if there are any specific requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 or SA38: To execute reports and manage variants.
  SE93: To check transaction codes and their variants.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific report or transaction you are using.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to create and manage variants effectively to avoid this error in the future.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.