How To Fix OD799 - Choose a variant for the document overview or use the Quicksearch

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 799

• Message text: Choose a variant for the document overview or use the Quicksearch

What causes this issue?

There are two possibilities to compile the nomination overview tree.
Via a query variants you can choose a suitable predefined selection
variant. You can enter your desired selection criteria as select
options on the selection screen.
The Quicksearch provides a 'shortcut' to the query in order to select
quickly by one specific field. The available Quicksearch fields are
defined in Customizing by your system administrator.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD799 - Choose a variant for the document overview or use the Quicksearch ?

  The SAP error message OD799, which states "Choose a variant for the document overview or use the Quicksearch," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a document overview without having a variant selected or when the system cannot determine how to display the documents.
  Cause:
  
  No Variant Selected: The user has not selected a variant for the document overview. Variants are predefined settings that determine how data is displayed in SAP.
  Missing Configuration: The variant that the user is trying to access may not be configured correctly or may not exist.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document overview or the specific variant.
  System Settings: There may be system settings or configurations that are preventing the document overview from being displayed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Variant:
  
  When prompted with the error message, look for a dropdown or selection box where you can choose a variant. Select an appropriate variant that matches your requirements.
  If you do not have any variants available, you may need to create one or ask your SAP administrator to provide you with the necessary variants.
  
  
  
  Use Quicksearch:
  
  If you are unable to select a variant, you can use the Quicksearch feature. This allows you to search for documents based on specific criteria without needing a predefined variant.
  Look for a search field or button labeled "Quicksearch" and enter the relevant information to find the documents you need.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the document overview and the variants. If you suspect an authorization issue, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on how to create or manage variants for document overviews.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Creating Variants: Users can create their own variants for document overviews by navigating to the relevant transaction and using the "Save as Variant" option.
  SAP Help Portal: The SAP Help Portal provides extensive documentation on how to use variants and the document overview functionality.
  Training Resources: Consider taking SAP training courses that cover document management and reporting to better understand how to utilize variants effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OD799 error and access the document overview as needed.