How To Fix JOBREPO103 - The given report variant is not a system variant (see longtext)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JOBREPO - Messages for Job Repository

• Message number: 103

• Message text: The given report variant is not a system variant (see longtext)

What causes this issue?

The report variant specified in the job definition is not a system
variant.

System Response

A variant whose name starts with SAP&... is a system variant. It is
automatically transported with its report and is available in all
clients of all target systems!
Note: SAP customers can create customer-owned system variants named CUS
&....
If a job definition arrives in a system where the report variant
specified in the job definition is not available in a client where the
job is expected to run, the job cannot run in that client! In other
words, it must be ensured (by the author of a job definition) that the
required report variant exists in every relevant client of every target
system.
Solution: Always use a system variant in a job definition!

How to fix this error?

For Job Definitions developed by SAP:
Always use a system variant in a job definition shipped to customers. If
no suitable system variant exists for the report, create and ship a
system variant together with the job definition!

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

For Job Definitions developed by Customers:
Unless you have other means of ensuring the required report variant
exists in every relevant target system/client, use a customer-owned
system variant (named CUS
&....) for your own job definitions.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JOBREPO103 - The given report variant is not a system variant (see longtext) ?

  The SAP error message JOBREPO103 indicates that the report variant you are trying to use is not recognized as a system variant. This typically occurs when you attempt to execute a report with a variant that is either user-specific or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  User-Specific Variant: The variant you are trying to use may have been created as a user-specific variant and is not available as a system variant.
  Variant Deletion: The variant may have been deleted or is not properly defined in the system.
  Incorrect Variant Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the variant you are trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the report (e.g., SE38 or SA38).
  Enter the report name and click on the "Variants" button to see if the variant exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it as a system variant.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Variant:
  
  If the variant is user-specific, you can create a new system variant by using the "Save as Variant" option and ensuring that you select the option to make it a system variant.
  Ensure that the variant is properly defined with all necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the name of the variant you are entering to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the report and the specific variant. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by clicking on the message or using transaction code SE91 to look up the message number JOBREPO103 for additional context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), SE93 (Transaction Codes).
  Report Variants: Variants are used to store specific selection criteria for reports, allowing users to execute reports with predefined settings.
  User-Specific vs. System Variants: User-specific variants are only accessible to the user who created them, while system variants can be accessed by all users with the appropriate authorizations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.