How To Fix /ISDFPS/SYNC257 - Incorrect variant &1 for report &2 (phase &3 / group &4)

/ISDFPS/SYNC257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/SYNC -

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Incorrect variant &1 for report &2 (phase &3 / group &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/SYNC257 - Incorrect variant &1 for report &2 (phase &3 / group &4) ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/SYNC257 Incorrect variant &1 for report &2 (phase &3 / group &4) typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP S/4HANA environments, particularly when dealing with planning and forecasting reports. This error indicates that there is an issue with the variant specified for a particular report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Variant Name: The variant specified in the report execution does not exist or is incorrectly named.
  Missing Authorization: The user executing the report may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
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  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the report itself, such as missing parameters or incorrect settings.
  Data Consistency Issues: The underlying data or settings for the report may have changed, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Name: Verify that the variant name specified in the error message is correct. Ensure that it exists in the system and is spelled correctly.
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