How To Fix FPS_CUSTDDIC_MSGS012 - No variant available in database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPS_CUSTDDIC_MSGS - FP: Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No variant available in database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPS_CUSTDDIC_MSGS012 - No variant available in database ?

  The SAP error message FPS_CUSTDDIC_MSGS012: No variant available in database typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific variant, but the variant does not exist in the database. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Variant: The variant that the user is trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the variant.
  Incorrect Selection: The user may have selected the wrong report or transaction that does not have a corresponding variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create the Variant: If the variant is missing, you can create it by navigating to the relevant report or transaction, selecting the parameters you need, and saving them as a variant.
  
  Go to the report or transaction.
  Enter the required selection criteria.
  Click on the "Save as Variant" option.
  Provide a name and description for the variant and save it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  Verify the Report/Transaction: Double-check that you are executing the correct report or transaction that is supposed to have the variant.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the variant was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully transported. If not, you may need to re-transport the variant.
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team: If the issue persists, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator to investigate any underlying issues with the database or system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report) to access and manage variants.
  User Roles: Check user roles and authorizations using transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to variants and reports.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully access the required variant in SAP.