How To Fix DB268 - The chosen variants of program & do not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 268

• Message text: The chosen variants of program & do not exist

What causes this issue?

The chosen variants for the program &v1& do not exist.

System Response

Selection terminated.

How to fix this error?

Make another selection.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB268 - The chosen variants of program & do not exist ?

  The SAP error message DB268 ("The chosen variants of program & do not exist") typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or program with a variant that is either not defined or has been deleted. Variants in SAP are used to store specific selection criteria for reports, allowing users to run them with predefined parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant specified for the program does not exist in the system.
  Deleted Variant: The variant may have been deleted by another user or during a system cleanup.
  Incorrect Program Name: The program name specified might be incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the program (e.g., SE38 or SA38).
  Enter the program name and click on the "Variants" button to see if the variant exists.
  If the variant is missing, you may need to create it again.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create a new variant with the required selection criteria.
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can create a new variant by executing the program and saving the selection criteria as a variant.
  
  
  
  Verify Program Name:
  
  Double-check the program name you are using to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the variant. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to check if there are any transport issues or if the variant was inadvertently deleted.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Check any documentation or notes related to the program to see if there are specific instructions regarding variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Program), SE93 (Transaction Codes).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to variants and programs.
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or training materials for guidance on how to create and manage variants in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DB268 error and successfully execute the desired program with the appropriate variant.