How To Fix KY227 - Variant &1 for report &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Variant &1 for report &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY227 - Variant &1 for report &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KY227 indicates that a specific variant for a report does not exist. This error typically occurs when a user tries to execute a report with a variant that has not been created or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant specified in the error message does not exist in the system for the given report.
  Incorrect Variant Name: The variant name might have been misspelled or incorrectly entered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was created in a different environment (e.g., development) and not transported to the current environment (e.g., production), it may not be available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the report in question and check if the variant exists. You can do this by navigating to the report and selecting the "Variants" option to see a list of available variants.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you can create it by entering the required selection criteria and saving it as a new variant.
  If the variant exists but is not accessible, ensure that you have the correct authorization to view and execute it.
  
  
  
  Verify Variant Name:
  
  Double-check the spelling and format of the variant name you are trying to use. Ensure it matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the report and its variants. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variant was created in a different environment, check if it has been transported to the current environment. If not, you may need to transport it or recreate it in the current environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report) to access reports and manage variants.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more details on managing report variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report or variant management.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.