How To Fix DS459 - No variants exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 459

• Message text: No variants exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS459 - No variants exist ?

  The SAP error message DS459 "No variants exist" typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or a transaction that requires a variant, but no variants have been defined for that particular report or transaction. Variants in SAP are used to store specific settings for reports, allowing users to execute them with predefined parameters.
  Cause:
  
  No Variants Created: The most common cause is that no variants have been created for the report or transaction you are trying to run.
  Incorrect Report/Transaction: You may be trying to access a report or transaction that does not support variants.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Variant:
  
  Navigate to the report or transaction where you received the error.
  Enter the selection criteria you want to save as a variant.
  Click on the "Save" button (often represented by a disk icon) or use the menu path to save the variant.
  Provide a name and description for the variant and save it.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Variants:
  
  If you believe variants should exist, you can check for them by using the "Variants" button or menu option in the report.
  You can also use transaction code SE38 or SA38 to run the report and check for variants.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or access variants. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report or transaction to ensure that it supports variants and to understand how to create them properly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report) to manage and execute reports.
  User Roles: Check your user roles and authorizations if you encounter issues with accessing or creating variants.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or solutions related to the specific report or transaction you are working with.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.