How To Fix ESH_QL_MSG093 - Calling variant &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_QL_MSG - ESH Query Logging

• Message number: 093

• Message text: Calling variant &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_QL_MSG093 - Calling variant &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message ESH_QL_MSG093 indicates that a specific variant (a saved set of parameters for a query) is not found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or when using the Query Builder.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The variant specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to deletion, renaming, or it was never created.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Incorrect Variant Name: There might be a typo or incorrect naming in the variant reference.
  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 relevant transaction or application where the variant is supposed to be used.
  Check if the variant exists by navigating to the variant management (usually accessible via the "Variants" button or by using transaction codes like SE38 for ABAP programs).
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you may need to create it again with the required parameters.
  If it was deleted, check if it can be restored from a backup or if it can be recreated.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Correct the Variant Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the variant being called in the program or query. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variant was supposed to be transported from another system, verify that the transport request included the variant and that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE38 (for ABAP programs) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to manage and check variants.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing variants and troubleshooting errors related to them.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.