How To Fix DB623 - Report & can only be started with a variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 623

• Message text: Report & can only be started with a variant

What causes this issue?

You attempted to start a report without specifying a variant. However,
the report attributes stipulate that the report can only be started
using a variant.

System Response

The report cannot be started.

How to fix this error?

Please choose a variant for starting the report.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB623 - Report & can only be started with a variant ?

  The SAP error message DB623 indicates that a report can only be executed with a specific variant. This typically occurs when a report is designed to require certain parameters or settings that are predefined in a variant. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The report you are trying to run requires a variant that has not been created or is not available for the user.
  Report Configuration: The report may be configured in such a way that it mandates the use of a variant for execution, often to ensure that the report runs with specific parameters or settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant or to execute the report without a variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Select a Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the report (e.g., SE38 or SA38).
  Enter the report name and click on the "Variants" button.
  If a variant does not exist, create a new one by entering the required parameters and saving it.
  If a variant exists, ensure you select it before executing the report.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report to understand the required parameters and the purpose of the variant.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to run reports)
  SA38: Execute Report
  
  
  Variants: Variants in SAP are used to store default values for report parameters, making it easier to run reports with consistent settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned to access the report and its variants.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DB623 error and successfully execute the report with the required variant.