How To Fix IBW030 - User &1 executed report without variant.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IBW - Messages for PM extraction

• Message number: 030

• Message text: User &1 executed report without variant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IBW030 - User &1 executed report without variant. ?

  The SAP error message IBW030 indicates that a user executed a report without specifying a variant. Variants in SAP are used to store specific settings for reports, allowing users to run them with predefined parameters without having to enter them each time.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to run a report that requires a variant, but either:
  
  The user did not select a variant.
  The variant does not exist or is not accessible to the user.
  The report is configured to require a variant, and the user executed it without providing one.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IBW030 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select a Variant:
  
  When executing the report, ensure that you select an appropriate variant from the dropdown list. If no variants are available, you may need to create one.
  
  
  
  Create a Variant:
  
  If you need to create a new variant, you can do so by:
  
  Running the report in the normal way.
  Entering the required parameters.
  Clicking on the "Save as Variant" option (usually found in the menu).
  Providing a name and description for the variant and saving it.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Variant Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. If the variant is restricted, the user may not be able to see or use it.
  
  
  
  Review Report Configuration:
  
  If you are a developer or have access to the report configuration, check if the report is set to require a variant. If it is not necessary for the report to require a variant, you may consider changing this setting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific report you are trying to run for any additional requirements or settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Variants: Variants are a powerful feature in SAP that allows users to save specific input values for reports, making it easier to run them repeatedly with the same parameters.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that users have the correct roles and authorizations to access and execute reports and their variants.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific report or error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IBW030 error and successfully execute the report with the appropriate variant.