How To Fix MQ171 - The variants &1 for program &2 were not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 171

• Message text: The variants &1 for program &2 were not found

What causes this issue?

According to EMU program control, the system expects a variant for the
program. Unfortunately this could not be found.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Using the selection options, create this variant or look for a
corresponding note.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ171 - The variants &1 for program &2 were not found ?

  The SAP error message MQ171 indicates that the system could not find the specified variants for a particular program. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a report or transaction that relies on a specific variant for its parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variants: The specified variant does not exist in the system. This could be due to it being deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Program Name: The program name specified might be incorrect, leading to the system looking for a variant that does not exist.
  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 transaction code for the program (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Enter the program name and click on the "Variants" button to see if the specified variant exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ask someone with the necessary permissions to do so.
  
  
  
  Verify Program Name:
  
  Double-check the program name you are using to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Variants:
  
  If the variant was created in a different environment, ensure that it has been transported to the current environment. You may need to coordinate with your transport management team.
  
  
  
  Create a New Variant:
  
  If the variant is indeed missing and cannot be recovered, you can create a new variant with the required parameters.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: For executing ABAP programs.
  SE93: For checking transaction codes and their associated programs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific program or variant handling.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific program to understand the expected variants and their parameters.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MQ171 error and successfully access the required variants for the program in question.