How To Fix ISSR2038 - No text defined for variant &1 of list type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISSR2 - Message Class for Statutory Reporting: Output

• Message number: 038

• Message text: No text defined for variant &1 of list type &2

What causes this issue?

There is no text for variant &V1& of list type &V2& in table
TISSR_OUT_HINT.

System Response

-

How to fix this error?

Enter your own help text using <DS:TRAN.SE61>transaction: SE61</>. Then
enter the corresponding help text in table <NP>TISSR_OUT_HINT</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISSR2038 - No text defined for variant &1 of list type &2 ?

  The SAP error message ISSR2038 indicates that there is no text defined for a specific variant of a list type in the SAP system. This typically occurs when a user tries to access a report or a list that requires a specific variant, but the variant does not have an associated text description.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Definition: The variant specified does not have a text defined in the system. This can happen if the variant was created without a description or if it was deleted or not properly configured.
  Incorrect Variant Name: The variant name provided may be incorrect or misspelled, leading the system to not find the corresponding text.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system, the text definition may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., SE38 for reports).
  Open the variant management screen and check if the variant exists and if it has a text defined.
  If the text is missing, you can add a description for the variant.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you may need to create it again with the appropriate settings and ensure that a text is defined.
  If it exists but lacks a description, modify the variant to include the necessary text.
  
  
  
  Verify Variant Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the variant you are trying to use to ensure it is correct and matches what is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport included all necessary objects, including the text definitions for the variants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to define or modify variants, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report) to manage and execute reports with variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify variants in the system.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.