How To Fix HRTNM_MSG063 - ALV variant does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTNM_MSG - Message class for Training Needs Management

• Message number: 063

• Message text: ALV variant does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTNM_MSG063 - ALV variant does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRTNM_MSG063 indicates that an ALV (ABAP List Viewer) variant does not exist. This typically occurs when a user tries to access a report or transaction that relies on a specific ALV variant that has either been deleted, not created, or is not available in the current user's context.
  Causes:
  
  Variant Deletion: The ALV variant may have been deleted by another user or during a system cleanup.
  User-Specific Variants: The variant may be user-specific, and the current user does not have access to it.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from one system to another, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Incorrect Naming: The variant name may have been misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the program.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where the ALV variant is used and check if the variant exists. You can usually do this by navigating to the variant selection screen and looking for the variant name.
  
  
  
  Create or Recreate the Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you can create a new one. Set the desired parameters and save it with the appropriate name.
  
  
  
  Check User-Specific Variants:
  
  Ensure that you are logged in with the correct user ID that has access to the required variant. If the variant is user-specific, you may need to log in with the user who created it or ask them to share it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the ALV variant. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure the user has the right roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variant was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was included in the transport request and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to the specific report or transaction to ensure that you are using the correct variant name and parameters.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check the program logic if you have access to the development environment.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific ALV report or transaction you are working with.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact your SAP support team for further assistance.