How To Fix FTI217 - No display variant found for ALV

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTI - Treasury Information System

• Message number: 217

• Message text: No display variant found for ALV

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTI217 - No display variant found for ALV ?

  The SAP error message FTI217 "No display variant found for ALV" typically occurs when you are trying to execute an ALV (ABAP List Viewer) report, but the system cannot find a display variant that matches the criteria for the report. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Display Variant: The display variant that is expected for the ALV report is not created or has been deleted.
  User-Specific Settings: The display variant may be user-specific, and the current user does not have access to it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the display variant.
  Technical Issues: There may be a technical issue with the ALV report or the underlying data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create a Display Variant:
  
  Go to the ALV report and try to create a new display variant. You can usually do this by selecting the "Variants" option in the menu and then choosing "Save as Variant."
  Fill in the necessary fields and save the variant.
  
  
  
  Check User-Specific Variants:
  
  Ensure that the display variant is not user-specific. If it is, you may need to log in as the user who created it or ask them to share it with you.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the display variant. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Use Standard Variants:
  
  If a custom display variant is not available, check if there are any standard display variants that can be used for the report.
  
  
  
  Technical Troubleshooting:
  
  If the issue persists, consider checking for any technical issues with the ALV report. This may involve debugging the report or checking for any recent changes that could have affected it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE38 or SA38 to execute the report directly and check for variants.
  ALV Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on ALV for more details on how to create and manage display variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific ALV report you are using.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.