How To Fix OIJ_3WP188 - Enter a variant

OIJ_3WP188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIJ_3WP - Three way pegging message class, component of TSW

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Enter a variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIJ_3WP188 - Enter a variant ?

  The SAP error message OIJ_3WP188, which states "Enter a variant," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Oil and Gas (OIJ) module when a user is trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific variant to be selected or entered. Variants in SAP are predefined sets of parameters that allow users to run reports or transactions with specific settings without having to enter them manually each time.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected or entered a variant for the report or transaction they are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Configuration: The variant may not be properly configured or may not exist for the specific report or transaction.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select or Enter a Variant:
  
  When prompted with the error message, look for a field where you can enter or select