How To Fix KG887 - Variant &1 was executed successfully by job &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 887

• Message text: Variant &1 was executed successfully by job &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG887 - Variant &1 was executed successfully by job &2 ?

  The SAP error message KG887 indicates that a variant (identified by &1) was executed successfully by a job (identified by &2). This message is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message indicating that a background job has completed successfully.
  Cause:
  
  The message is generated when a background job that uses a specific variant has finished executing. It serves as a notification that the job has run without issues.
  
  Solution:
  Since this message is informational and indicates successful execution, there is typically no action required. However, if you are looking for further details or need to verify the results of the job, you can:
  
  Check Job Logs: Go to transaction code SM37 to view the job logs. You can filter by job name or user to find the specific job and review its output.
  Review Output: If the job generates output (like reports or data processing), check the output to ensure it meets your expectations.
  Monitor Variants: If you need to modify or check the variant settings, you can do so in transaction code SE38 or SA38 by selecting the program associated with the variant.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Job Scheduling: Understanding how to schedule and manage background jobs in SAP can help you better utilize this feature. You can use transaction SM36 to create or modify jobs.
  Variants: Variants are used in SAP to store parameters for report execution. You can manage variants using transaction SE38 or SA38.
  Job Monitoring: Regularly monitor background jobs to ensure they are running as expected and to troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
  
  If you encounter any issues with the job or the variant, you may need to investigate further based on the specific context of the job and its intended function.