How To Fix DS198 - Program &1 has no variants in system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Program &1 has no variants in system &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS198 - Program &1 has no variants in system &2 ?

  The SAP error message DS198, which states "Program &1 has no variants in system &2," typically occurs when you attempt to execute a report or program that does not have any variants defined in the specified system. Variants in SAP are used to store specific selection criteria for reports, allowing users to run the same report with predefined parameters without having to enter them each time.
  Cause:
  
  No Variants Defined: The primary cause of this error is that the program (report) you are trying to execute does not have any variants created in the specified system.
  Incorrect System: You may be trying to access a variant that exists in a different SAP system (e.g., development, quality, or production) but not in the one you are currently logged into.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the variants for that program.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the report (e.g., SE38 or SA38).
  Enter the program name and click on "Variants" or "Save as Variant."
  Define the selection criteria you want to save and save the variant.
  
  
  
  Check the System:
  
  Ensure that you are logged into the correct SAP system where the variants are defined. If you need to access a variant from another system, you may need to log into that system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the variants. You may need to contact your SAP security team to ensure you have the appropriate roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Transport Variants:
  
  If the variants are defined in a different system (e.g., development), you may need to transport them to the current system using the transport management system (TMS).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to execute programs)
  SA38: Execute Report
  SE93: Transaction Codes (to check if the program is linked to a transaction)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the program or variants.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific program to understand its requirements and how to create or manage variants.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DS198 error and successfully execute the desired program with the appropriate variants.