How To Fix MDM_XFW_CONFIG014 - Variant &1 does not exist

MDM_XFW_CONFIG014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDM_XFW_CONFIG - Configuration of Extraction on the Client

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Variant &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDM_XFW_CONFIG014 - Variant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MDM_XFW_CONFIG014 indicates that a specific variant (in this case, identified by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Management (MDM) when the system is trying to access a configuration variant that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the variant name or ID.
  Deleted Variant: The variant may have been deleted or not properly saved in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the variant.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the MDM system that prevent the variant from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Variant Name: Verify that the variant name or ID specified in the error message is correct. Look for any typos or discrepancies.
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