How To Fix JOBREPO087 - Cannot get variant &2 for multi-instance JD &1. Job is not generated.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JOBREPO - Messages for Job Repository

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Cannot get variant &2 for multi-instance JD &1. Job is not generated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JOBREPO087 - Cannot get variant &2 for multi-instance JD &1. Job is not generated. ?

  The SAP error message JOBREPO087 indicates that the system is unable to retrieve a specific variant for a multi-instance job definition (JD) in the job scheduling environment. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant (&2) for the job definition (&1) does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Incorrect Job Definition: The job definition may be incorrectly configured or may reference a variant that is not applicable.
  Transport Issues: If the job definition or variant was recently transported, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the job scheduling configuration or settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SE38 or SA38 and check if the variant exists for the specified program. If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Job Definition:
  
  Check the job definition in transaction SM37 or SM36 to ensure that it is correctly configured and that it references the correct variant.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the job definition or variant was recently transported, verify that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport or adjust the configuration.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the job scheduling configuration in the system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38 / SA38: For checking and creating variants.
  SM37: For monitoring jobs.
  SM36: For defining jobs.
  SU53: For checking authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for job scheduling and variants for more detailed information on how to manage and troubleshoot job definitions and variants.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.