How To Fix KX970 - For program &, variant & has not been defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 970

• Message text: For program &, variant & has not been defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX970 - For program &, variant & has not been defined ?

  The SAP error message KX970 indicates that a specific program and variant combination has not been defined in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific variant that has not been created or is not available for the specified program.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The variant for the specified program has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Program Name: The program name specified may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the program or variant.
  Transport Issues: If the program or variant was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the program (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Enter the program name and click on "Variants" to create a new variant.
  Fill in the necessary selection criteria and save the variant.
  
  
  
  Check Program Name:
  
  Verify that the program name you are using is correct. You can check the program in SE38 or SE80.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program and access the variant. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the program or variant was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the system.
  
  
  
  Use Standard Variants:
  
  If applicable, check if there are standard variants provided by SAP for the program and use those instead.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to check or create programs and variants)
  SE80: Object Navigator (to explore objects related to the program)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific program or variant.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the documentation for the specific program to understand the required variants and their purposes.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.