How To Fix EG653 - No variants found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 653

• Message text: No variants found

What causes this issue?

No variants for the periodic replacement list were found.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG653 - No variants found ?

  The SAP error message EG653: No variants found typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a variant, but no variants are available for the specified selection criteria. Variants in SAP are used to save specific settings for reports or transactions, allowing users to execute them with predefined parameters.
  Causes:
  
  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 Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using may not match any existing variants.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the variants.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the report or transaction in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create a Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction or report where you encountered the error.
  Enter the selection criteria you want to save.
  Click on the "Variants" button (usually represented by a disk icon) and select "Save as Variant."
  Provide a name and description for the variant and save it.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Variants:
  
  Use the "Variants" button to check if any variants exist for the report.
  If you have access, you can also use transaction code SE38 or SA38 to check for variants associated with the program.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Ensure that the selection criteria you are using are correct and match the existing variants.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the variants. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check the documentation for the specific report or transaction to understand how variants are managed and if there are any specific requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) and SA38 (Execute Program) to manage and execute reports.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the error message EG653.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to create and manage variants effectively to avoid encountering this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EG653 error and successfully execute the desired report or transaction.