How To Fix DMCLG639 - Variant &1 does not exist in control parameter &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMCLG - DMC Tool Development

• Message number: 639

• Message text: Variant &1 does not exist in control parameter &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMCLG639 - Variant &1 does not exist in control parameter &2 ?

  The SAP error message DMCLG639 indicates that a specific variant (identified by &1) does not exist in the control parameter (identified by &2). This error typically arises in the context of data management or configuration settings within SAP, particularly when dealing with variants for reports, jobs, or other processes.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The specified variant has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Control Parameter: The control parameter specified may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the variant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified 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 where the variant is supposed to be used (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Check if the variant exists by using the "Variants" button or by navigating to the variant management screen.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction.
  If it was deleted, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it manually.
  
  
  
  Verify Control Parameter:
  
  Ensure that the control parameter specified is correct and corresponds to the variant you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variant was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or module you are working with for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE93 (Transaction Codes), SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message DMCLG639.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.