How To Fix KS172 - List variant &1 does not exist

KS172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 172

• Message text: List variant &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have entered the list version &v1& for the collective processing of
cost centers. However, this variant does not exist in the system.

System Response

The data is not further processed.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry or create a corresponding list version in Master Data
Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS172 - List variant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KS172, which states "List variant &1 does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to access a list variant that has not been defined or has been deleted in the SAP system. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in reporting transactions where list variants are used to save specific settings for reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent List Variant: The list variant you are trying to use has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Variant Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the variant name you are trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the list variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was created in a different environment (like development) and not transported to the current environment (like production), it may not exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Name: Verify that the name of the list variant you are trying to