How To Fix FG814 - Variant does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 814

• Message text: Variant does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG814 - Variant does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FG814 ("Variant does not exist") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific variant, but the system cannot find the specified variant. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant you are trying to use has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Variant Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the variant name you are trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Client-Specific Variants: Variants can be client-specific, and if you are in a different client than where the variant was created, it will not be available.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system and the transport did not include the variant, it may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used and check if the variant exists. You can usually do this by selecting the "Variants" option in the report or transaction.
  Use transaction code SE38 or SA38 to run the report and check for available variants.
  
  
  
  Create or Recreate the Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you can create a new one by executing the report and saving the desired selection criteria as a variant.
  Ensure you save it with the correct name and make it available for the appropriate users.
  
  
  
  Verify Variant Name:
  
  Double-check the spelling and case of the variant name you are trying to use. SAP is case-sensitive.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Client Check:
  
  Make sure you are in the correct client where the variant was created. If you are in a different client, switch to the correct one.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variant was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 or SA38 for executing reports.
  SE93 for checking transaction codes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific report or transaction you are using.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for the specific report or transaction to understand how variants are managed.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.