How To Fix KH844 - Use variant groups for printing, updating -> see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 844

• Message text: Use variant groups for printing, updating -> see long text

What causes this issue?

You want to print or update report data in the background using program
RKEBATCH or transaction KE3B in CO-PA or RKCBATCH or transaction KCRC
in SAP-EIS.
This message also appears when you use the function "Maintain variable
groups" (transaction KE3W in CO-PA or transaction KCRB in SAP-EIS).

System Response

In Release 4.0, you need to use variant groups to do this.
You can still display variable groups. However, you can no longer use
them to print or update reports in the background.

How to fix this error?

For details on how to proceed in CO-PA, see the section
"<DS:CHAP.SIMG_CMMENUORKEZ020>Report Data</>" in Customzing.
For SAP-EIS, see the sections "Freezing Report Data" and "Printing
Reports in the Background" in the online documentation.
It is also possible to convert variable groups into variant groups. For
more information, see the release note on the information system.
<DS:RELN.CO_PA_40A_INFOSYS01>Release note</>

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH844 - Use variant groups for printing, updating -> see long text ?

  The SAP error message KH844 typically relates to issues with variant groups in the context of printing or updating in the SAP system. This error often occurs when the system expects a variant group to be defined for a specific process, but it is either missing or not configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant Group: The variant group that is required for the operation is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The variant group may be incorrectly configured or not linked to the relevant master data or transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the variant group.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the variant group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Group Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code SE38 for ABAP programs or SE11 for data dictionary).
  Verify that the variant group is defined and correctly configured for the process you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Variant Group:
  
  If the variant group is missing, create a new variant group using the appropriate transaction (e.g., SE38 for report variants).
  Ensure that all necessary parameters and settings are included in the variant group.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the variant group. This can be done through transaction SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message KH844 suggests checking the long text for more details. You can usually find this by clicking on the message or using transaction SE91 to look up the message class and number.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (for executing programs), SE11 (for data dictionary), and SU53 (for authorization checks).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to variant groups and their usage in the context of your specific SAP module (e.g., SD, MM, etc.).
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide further assistance.