How To Fix OQ_C021 - List variant & for condition type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_C - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool Fuels

• Message number: 021

• Message text: List variant & for condition type & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_C021 - List variant & for condition type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message OQ_C021 indicates that a list variant for a specific condition type does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of pricing or condition records in SAP, particularly when working with pricing procedures in Sales and Distribution (SD) or Materials Management (MM).
  Cause:
  
  Missing List Variant: The primary cause of this error is that the list variant specified for the condition type is not defined in the system. This can happen if the variant was deleted, not created, or if there is a typo in the variant name.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the pricing procedure may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find the required list variant.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the list variant, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check List Variants: 
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (for condition types) or V/07 (for list variants) to check if the list variant for the specified condition type exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate settings.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify List Variant:
  
  If the list variant is missing, you can create a new one by navigating to the relevant configuration area and defining the list variant for the condition type.
  Ensure that the settings match the requirements of your pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the pricing procedure to ensure that it is correctly set up to use the specified condition type and list variant.
  Use transaction code V/08 to review and adjust the pricing procedure settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the list variant. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to pricing and condition records for additional guidance on setting up list variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06: Maintain Condition Types
  V/07: Maintain List Variants
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OQ_C021 error and ensure that the necessary list variant for the condition type is correctly configured in your SAP system.