How To Fix EI349 - No variants for this report available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 349

• Message text: No variants for this report available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI349 - No variants for this report available ?

  The SAP error message EI349 "No variants for this report available" typically occurs when you attempt to execute a report that requires a variant, but no variants have been defined for that report. 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 Created: The most common cause is that no variants have been created for the specific report you are trying to run.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the variants for that report.
  Report Configuration: The report may not be configured to allow variants, or it may be a custom report that does not support variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Variant:
  
  Go to the report you want to run.
  Enter the selection criteria you wish to use.
  Click on the "Save as Variant" button (usually represented by a disk icon or similar).
  Provide a name and description for the variant and save it.
  After creating the variant, try running the report again.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the report and its variants. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your permissions.
  
  
  
  Use Standard Variants:
  
  If the report has standard variants available, you can check if they are listed in the variant selection screen. If they are not available, you may need to create your own.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check the documentation for the specific report to see if there are any special instructions regarding variants.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are still unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE38 or SA38 to execute reports and manage variants.
  User Roles: Ensure that your user role includes access to the report and its variants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this issue or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EI349 error and successfully run the report with the desired variant.