How To Fix FINB_GEN_SEL_SCREEN003 - No variants found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_GEN_SEL_SCREEN - Messages for Generated Selection Screens

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No variants found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINB_GEN_SEL_SCREEN003 - No variants found ?

  The SAP error message FINB_GEN_SEL_SCREEN003: No variants found typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that relies on variants for selection criteria, but no variants have been defined or saved for that particular report or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  No Variants Created: The most common cause is that the user has not created any variants for the report or transaction they are trying to execute.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the variants.
  Incorrect Report/Transaction: The report or transaction code may be incorrect, leading to the system not finding any associated variants.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or settings that prevent variants from being displayed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Variant:
  
  Navigate to the report or transaction where the error occurs.
  Enter the selection criteria you wish to save as a variant.
  Click on the "Save" button (often represented by a disk icon) to create a new variant.
  Provide a name and description for the variant and save it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute variants. This may require checking with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Code:
  
  Double-check that you are using the correct transaction code or report name. If you are unsure, consult your documentation or SAP support.
  
  
  
  Check for System Issues:
  
  If the problem persists, it may be worth checking with your SAP Basis team to see if there are any underlying system issues or configurations that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Use Standard Variants:
  
  If applicable, check if there are any standard variants provided by SAP for the report or transaction you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Program) to check for existing variants.
  User-Specific Variants: Variants can be user-specific or global. Ensure you are looking in the correct context.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing variants and their usage in reports.
  
  If the issue continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific report or transaction.