How To Fix DB286 - Variant & has not been created for screen &

DB286 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Variant & has not been created for screen &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB286 - Variant & has not been created for screen & ?

  The SAP error message DB286 indicates that a variant for a specific screen has not been created. This typically occurs when a user tries to execute a report or transaction that requires a variant, but the variant has not been defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The most common cause is that the required variant for the specified report or transaction has not been created or saved.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to create or access the variant.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: The transaction code being used may not correspond to a valid report or screen that has variants.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Variant:
  
  Navigate to the transaction or report that is generating the error.
  Enter the selection criteria as needed.
  Once the criteria are set, look for the "Save as Variant" option (usually found in the menu under "System" or "Variants").
  Provide a name for the variant and save it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has