How To Fix MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR009 - Variant &1 has not been created for &2; press "Create / Edit Variant"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR - Messages for Package MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Variant &1 has not been created for &2; press "Create / Edit Variant"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR009 - Variant &1 has not been created for &2; press "Create / Edit Variant" ?

  The SAP error message MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR009 indicates that a specific variant for a report or program has not been created. This message typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a variant, but the variant specified does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The variant specified in the transaction or report does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Variant Name: The variant name might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the variant.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the report or the variant management in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Variant:
  
  When you see the error message, you can press the "Create / Edit Variant" button. This will allow you to create a new variant for the report or transaction.
  Fill in the necessary fields and save the variant.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Name:
  
  Ensure that the variant name you are trying to use is correct. Check for any typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to create or access variants. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the documentation for the specific report or transaction to understand the requirements for variants.
  
  
  
  Check with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a system configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE38 or SA38 to access the report or program directly.
  Variant Management: Familiarize yourself with the variant management features in SAP, which can be accessed through the transaction SE38 or SA38 by entering the report name and selecting "Variants".
  User Roles: Ensure that your user role includes permissions for variant creation and modification.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or access the required variant.