How To Fix FITP805 - Error when executing query: Variant &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITP -

• Message number: 805

• Message text: Error when executing query: Variant &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITP805 - Error when executing query: Variant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FITP805 indicates that a variant specified in a query does not exist. This error typically occurs when a user tries to execute a report or query that references a variant that has either been deleted, renamed, or never created.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant specified in the query does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Variant Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the variant name.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  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 transaction where the variant is supposed to be used (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Check if the variant exists by navigating to the variant management screen (usually accessible via the "Variants" button).
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create a new variant with the required parameters.
  If the variant exists but is not functioning correctly, consider modifying it to ensure it meets the necessary criteria.
  
  
  
  Verify Naming:
  
  Double-check the spelling and case sensitivity of the variant name in the query.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific query or report to ensure that the variant is being used correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: For executing ABAP programs.
  SE93: For checking transaction codes and their variants.
  SU53: For checking authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific query or report you are working with.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FITP805 error and successfully execute your query.