How To Fix OAF_SCHED015 - Variant template &1 does not exist for the report Execute Agents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OAF_SCHED - Agent Framework: Scheduling of Agents

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Variant template &1 does not exist for the report Execute Agents

What causes this issue?

The variant you have entered does not exist.

System Response

The system cannot process the variant you have entered.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries. To do so, call search help (F4) under <LS>Goto ->
Variants -> Get</> and check which variant templates the system offers.
Then choose a valid <DS:DE.OAF_SCHED_VARIANT_TMPL>Variant Template</> .
If you do find your variant, you can create a new one by entering all
the selection parameters and saving them under <LS>Goto -> Variants ->
Save as Variant</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OAF_SCHED015 - Variant template &1 does not exist for the report Execute Agents ?

  The SAP error message OAF_SCHED015 indicates that a variant template specified for a report (in this case, "Execute Agents") does not exist. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a report or a scheduled job that relies on a specific variant for its parameters, but the variant is either missing or incorrectly specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant template does not exist in the system. This could be due to it being deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Variant Name: The name of the variant provided might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE38 or SA38 (depending on your version) and enter the report name.
  Click on the "Variants" button to see if the specified variant exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing, create a new variant with the required parameters.
  If the variant exists but is not functioning correctly, you may need to modify it to ensure it has the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Variant Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the variant you are trying to use. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variant was supposed to be transported from another system, verify that the transport request included the variant and that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the report and its variants to ensure compliance with any specific requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), SE93 (Transaction Codes), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the report or variant management.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles are correctly assigned to allow access to the report and its variants.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.