How To Fix DB900 - No variants exist for report &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 900

• Message text: No variants exist for report &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB900 - No variants exist for report & ?

  The SAP error message "DB900 No variants exist for report &" typically indicates that you are trying to execute a report in SAP that does not have any variants defined. Variants in SAP are used to store specific settings for report execution, such as selection criteria, layout, and other parameters. When a report is executed without a defined variant, SAP cannot proceed, leading to this error.
  Cause:
  
  No Variants Defined: The most common cause is that the report you are trying to run does not have any variants created for it.
  Incorrect Report Name: The report name specified might be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the variants for the report.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create 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 or navigate to the "Variants" option.
  Create a new variant by entering the required selection criteria and saving it.
  
  
  
  Check Report Name:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct report name. Double-check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the report and its variants. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Use Default Settings:
  
  If you do not need specific settings, you can try executing the report without a variant by entering the selection criteria manually.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to execute reports)
  SA38: Execute Report (to run reports directly)
  
  
  
  Creating Variants: 
  
  When creating a variant, you can specify various parameters such as date ranges, selection fields, and output options. This allows for easier and faster report execution in the future.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on report execution and variant management.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific report you are trying to execute.