How To Fix /ISDFPS/PM_DIS211 - Cannot read variant &1

/ISDFPS/PM_DIS211 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM_DIS -

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Cannot read variant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_DIS211 - Cannot read variant &1 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_DIS211 Cannot read variant &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Discrete Industries and Manufacturing (DIS) module, particularly when dealing with variants in reports or data selections. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve a specific variant, which is a saved set of parameters for a report or transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Variant Does Not Exist: The specified variant (&1) may not exist in the system. This could happen if it was deleted or never created.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Incorrect Variant Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the variant name being referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the database that prevent the variant from being read.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Variant