How To Fix IDCN016 - Company code in variant & of report & is different with & of report &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Company code in variant & of report & is different with & of report &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCN016 - Company code in variant & of report & is different with & of report & ?

  The SAP error message IDCN016 indicates that there is a mismatch in the company code specified in the variant of a report and the company code that is being used in the report execution. This typically occurs when you are trying to run a report that has been saved with a specific company code variant, but you are attempting to execute it with a different company code.
  Cause:
  
  Variant Configuration: The report variant was created for a specific company code, and you are trying to execute the report with a different company code.
  User Input: The user may have inadvertently selected a different company code when executing the report.
  Report Settings: The report settings may not align with the intended company code for the execution.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Variant: 
  
  Go to the report variant settings and verify the company code associated with the variant. Ensure that it matches the company code you intend to use for the report execution.
  You can do this by navigating to the report, selecting the variant, and checking the parameters.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Variant:
  
  If you need to run the report for a different company code, you can either modify the existing variant to include the new company code or create a new variant specifically for that company code.
  
  
  
  Select the Correct Company Code:
  
  When executing the report, ensure that you are selecting the correct company code that matches the variant you want to use.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If you are unsure about the correct company code or how to modify the variant, consult the SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE38 or SA38 to access the report and its variants.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify report variants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the report you are running.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IDCN016 error and successfully execute the report with the correct company code.