How To Fix OIJ_SP028 - Variant &1 not found for program &2!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIJ_SP - TSW: Stock projection relevent messages

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Variant &1 not found for program &2!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIJ_SP028 - Variant &1 not found for program &2! ?

  The SAP error message OIJ_SP028, which states "Variant &1 not found for program &2," typically occurs when a specific variant (a saved set of parameters) for a report or program is not available in the system. This can happen for several reasons, such as the variant being deleted, not being created, or the user not having the necessary authorizations to access it.
  Causes:
  
  Variant Deletion: The variant may have been deleted by a user or through a system cleanup process.
  Incorrect Program Name: The program name specified may be incorrect, leading to the system not being able to find the associated variant.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was created in a different environment (e.g., development) and not transported correctly to the current environment (e.g., production), it may not exist.
  Incorrect Client: The variant may exist in a different client, and the user is trying to access it in the wrong client.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Variant Existence: Verify if the variant exists for the specified program. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs) and checking the variants.
  Create or Recreate the Variant: If the variant does not exist, you may need to create it again. This can be done by executing the program and saving the desired parameters as a new variant.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  Verify Program Name: Double-check the program name to ensure it is correct. You can do this by looking it up in the SAP system.
  Transport Variants: If the variant was created in a different environment, ensure that it has been transported correctly to the current environment.
  Client Check: Make sure you are in the correct client where the variant is supposed to exist.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report) to check and manage variants.
  Authorization Objects: Check for authorization objects related to report execution and variant management, such as S_PROGRAM or S_TCODE.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.