How To Fix NSDM_MIG_CONTROL120 - Jobname = &1, report variant &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NSDM_MIG_CONTROL - Log message for migration

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Jobname = &1, report variant &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NSDM_MIG_CONTROL120 - Jobname = &1, report variant &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message NSDM_MIG_CONTROL120 indicates that a job with a specific name (&1) and report variant (&2) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs during data migration or when executing a scheduled job that references a report variant that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Report Variant: The specified report variant does not exist in the system. This could be due to it being deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Job Name: The job name specified may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report variant.
  Transport Issues: If the job or variant was transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Report Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the report (e.g., SE38 for ABAP reports).
  Check if the report variant exists by using the "Variants" option.
  If it does not exist, create the required variant.
  
  
  
  Verify Job Name:
  
  Ensure that the job name specified in the error message is correct.
  You can check scheduled jobs in transaction code SM37.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing, create a new variant with the required parameters.
  If it was deleted, check if it can be restored from a backup or if it can be recreated.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to access the report and its variants.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the job or variant was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific job or report to ensure all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38: For executing and managing ABAP programs.
  SM37: For monitoring background jobs.
  SE11: For checking database table definitions if the report uses custom tables.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report or job.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.