How To Fix MDG_GW_SEARCH006 - Variant &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_GW_SEARCH -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Variant &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_GW_SEARCH006 - Variant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MDG_GW_SEARCH006 with the description "Variant &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when a user attempts to execute a search or a report using a variant that has not been defined or is no longer available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant specified in the search or report does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The variant was deleted.
  The variant was never created.
  The variant name was misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  
  
  
  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 system (e.g., development) and not transported to the current system (e.g., production), it may not be available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is supposed to be used (e.g., SE38 for reports).
  Check if the variant exists by navigating to the variant management (usually accessible via the "Variants" button or menu).
  If the variant does not exist, you may need to create it again.
  
  
  
  Correct Variant Name:
  
  Ensure that the variant name is correctly spelled and formatted. Check for any leading or trailing spaces.
  
  
  
  Create the Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing, create a new variant with the required parameters and save it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Transport the Variant:
  
  If the variant was created in a different environment, ensure that it is transported to the current environment where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the variant management in the context of the specific transaction or report.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to variant management, such as SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MDG_GW_SEARCH006 and successfully use the desired variant in your SAP system.