How To Fix MS812 - No variants exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MS - SAP customer enhancement project messages

• Message number: 812

• Message text: No variants exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MS812 - No variants exist ?

  The SAP error message MS812 "No variants exist" typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a variant, but no variants have been defined for that particular report or transaction. Variants in SAP are used to store specific settings for reports or transactions, allowing users to execute them with predefined parameters.
  Cause:
  
  No Variants Created: The most common cause is that no variants have been created for the report or transaction you are trying to run.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the variants.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: You might be using an incorrect transaction code that does not have any variants associated with it.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or settings that prevent the display of variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Variant:
  
  Navigate to the report or transaction where you received the error.
  Enter the required selection criteria.
  Click on the "Save" button (often represented by a disk icon) to create a variant.
  Provide a name and description for the variant and save it.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and create variants. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Code:
  
  Double-check that you are using the correct transaction code. If you are unsure, consult your SAP documentation or a colleague.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Variants:
  
  If you believe variants should exist, you can check for them by using the "Variants" option in the report or transaction. This is usually accessible through a menu option or a button.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific report or transaction to understand how variants are managed.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes related to the report you are trying to run.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message MS812.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to create and manage variants effectively to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MS812 error and successfully run your report or transaction with the appropriate variant.