How To Fix MZ066 - Variants & no longer exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MZ - Message for the EWS in LIS

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Variants & no longer exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MZ066 - Variants & no longer exist ?

  The SAP error message MZ066, which states "Variants & no longer exist," typically occurs when you are trying to access a variant for a report or transaction that has been deleted or is no longer available in the system. Variants in SAP are used to store specific selection criteria for reports or transactions, allowing users to quickly execute them with predefined parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Variants: The variant you are trying to use has been deleted by a user or through a system process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from one system to another, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  System Changes: Changes in the underlying data or configuration that the variant relies on may have rendered it invalid.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Existence: Verify if the variant still exists by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction code SE38 for reports) and checking the list of available variants.
  Recreate the Variant: If the variant has been deleted, you may need to recreate it with the same selection criteria.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  Transport Check: If the variant was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  Consult with Basis Team: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any system-related issues or logs that might provide more insight.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 or SA38: To execute reports and check variants.
  SE93: To check transaction codes and their variants.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to variants.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on variants and report execution for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.