How To Fix FM_BP_BWRET032 - Query variant &1 for query &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM_BP_BWRET - Messages for FM Budget Preparation Retraction

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Query variant &1 for query &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM_BP_BWRET032 - Query variant &1 for query &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FM_BP_BWRET032 indicates that a query variant specified for a particular query does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to execute a query with a variant that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Query Variant: The specified query variant (&1) for the query (&2) has not been created or has been removed from the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the variant name or query name when trying to execute the query.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified query variant.
  Transport Issues: If the query or variant was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Query Variants:
  
  Go to the query in the SAP BW system and check if the variant exists. You can do this by navigating to the query in the BEx Query Designer or BEx Analyzer.
  If the variant does not exist, you may need to create it again.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing, create a new variant for the query with the required parameters.
  If you have the correct variant name but it still does not work, try modifying the existing variant or creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Verify Names:
  
  Double-check the names of the query and the variant for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the query and its variants.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the query and variant were recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for any specific issues related to your version of SAP BW.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSRT (to execute queries) or RSRQ (to manage query variants) to troubleshoot and manage queries and their variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  BEx Query Designer: Familiarize yourself with the BEx Query Designer for creating and managing queries and variants effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW support team for further assistance.