How To Fix KB460 - Neither standard variants nor special variants have been defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 460

• Message text: Neither standard variants nor special variants have been defined

What causes this issue?

You have not defined which fields are to be displayed in your
application.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can define the relevant versions using the configuration function.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KB460 - Neither standard variants nor special variants have been defined ?

  The SAP error message KB460, which states "Neither standard variants nor special variants have been defined," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any defined variants for the report or transaction you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variants: The most common cause of this error is that no standard or special variants have been defined for the report or transaction you are trying to run. Variants are used to store specific settings for reports, including selection criteria and layout.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the defined variants.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the controlling area or the specific report settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction where the error occurs (e.g., KSB1 for cost center reports).
  Look for an option to create or manage variants (usually found under the "Variants" menu).
  Create a new variant by specifying the necessary selection criteria and saving it.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Variants:
  
  If you believe variants should already exist, check if they are correctly defined and active.
  Use the transaction code SE93 to check for existing variants related to the report.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to access the variants. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific report or transaction to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items), KSB5 (Cost Centers: Actual/Plan/Variance), and others that may be relevant to your reporting needs.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error KB460 in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on SAP CO module reporting to better understand how to manage variants and reports effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KB460 error and successfully run your desired reports in SAP.