How To Fix KN226 - Report &: Variant & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Report &: Variant & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN226 - Report &: Variant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KN226, which states "Report &: Variant & does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report in SAP that requires a specific variant, but the specified variant is not available in the system. This can happen for several reasons, such as the variant being deleted, not being created, or being created in a different client.
  Causes:
  
  Variant Not Created: The variant you are trying to use has not been created for the report.
  Variant Deleted: The variant may have been deleted by a user or during a system cleanup.
  Different Client: The variant exists in a different client, and you are trying to access it from a client where it does not exist.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the variant.
  Incorrect Report Name: The report name or variant name may have been entered incorrectly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the report transaction (e.g., SE38 or SA38) and enter the report name.
  Click on the "Variants" button to see if the variant exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create a New Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you can create a new one by executing the report and saving the selection criteria as a variant.
  Make sure to give it a unique name and save it.
  
  
  
  Check Client:
  
  Ensure you are in the correct client where the variant is supposed to exist. Variants are client-specific in SAP.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the report and the variant. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Verify Report and Variant Names:
  
  Double-check the report name and variant name for any typos or errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the report or variant, consult the SAP documentation or your internal documentation for guidance on how to create or manage variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), and variants can be managed through the report execution screen.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific report you are working with.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to create and manage variants to avoid this issue in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.