How To Fix IRW_LT012 - Variant &1 does not exist

IRW_LT012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IRW_LT - ILM LT

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Variant &1 does not exist

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IRW_LT012 - Details

• The SAP error message IRW_LT012, which states "Variant &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of using variants in reports or transactions within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified variant, which is a saved set of parameters for a report or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Variant: The variant specified in the transaction or report does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the variant name or the variant being deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Incorrect User Context: Variants are often user-specific. If the variant was created by a different user and the current user does not have access to it, this error may occur.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was created in a different environment (e.g., development) and not transported to the current environment (e.g., production), it may