How To Fix FAGL_WZ052 - Source variant &1/&2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_WZ - Message Class for FAGL Wizards

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Source variant &1/&2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The source business transaction variant that you specified, &V2&, does
not exist in business transaction &V1&.

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?

Check the source business transaction variant that has been specified.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_WZ052 - Source variant &1/&2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_WZ052 indicates that a source variant specified in a financial report or transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with reports related to General Ledger (G/L) accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The specified source variant (identified by &1 and &2) has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered the variant name incorrectly, leading to the system not being able to find it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was created in a different environment (e.g., development) and not transported to the current environment (e.g., production), it may not exist in the current system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 or FAGL_FC (depending on the context) to check if the variant exists.
  Verify the spelling and ensure that the correct variant name is being used.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the same transaction where the error occurred.
  If the variant was deleted, check with your SAP Basis or functional team to see if it can be restored from a backup or if it can be recreated.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport the Variant:
  
  If the variant exists in another environment, ensure that it is properly transported to the current environment. This may involve working with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FAGL_FC (for financial closing) or FBL1N (for vendor line items) where variants are often used.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support sites for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_WZ052 error and ensure that the necessary source variant is available for your financial reporting needs.