How To Fix ILM_STOR_CS044 - No variant parameter has been found for variant '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR_CS - ILM DB Store: Certification Suite Messages

• Message number: 044

• Message text: No variant parameter has been found for variant '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_CS044 - No variant parameter has been found for variant '&1' ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_CS044 indicates that there is an issue with a variant parameter not being found for a specific variant in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) storage. This error typically arises when a report or program is trying to access a variant that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant (&1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to it being deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Variant Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the variant name being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or at all.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Check if the variant exists by using the variant management options (e.g., F4 help for variants).
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction.
  If it exists but is incorrect, modify it to ensure it meets the requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the variant was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific program or report to ensure that the variant is being used correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE93 (Maintain Transaction Codes), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) may be useful for checking the underlying data structures.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to ILM and the specific program you are working with for any known issues or patches.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.