How To Fix OQ_C101 - List variant & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 101

• Message text: List variant & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_C101 - List variant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message OQ_C101, which states "List variant & does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to access a report or transaction that requires a specific list variant that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing List Variant: The specified list variant does not exist in the system. This can happen if the variant was deleted, not created, or if you are using a different client or environment where the variant is not available.
  Incorrect Input: The variant name you entered may be misspelled or incorrectly formatted.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access the list variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was created in a different environment (like development) and not transported to the current environment (like production), it may not be available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where the error occurred and check if the list variant exists. You can usually do this by navigating to the variant selection screen and looking for the variant.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you can create it by using the appropriate transaction (e.g., SE38 for reports) and defining the variant with the required parameters.
  If the variant exists but is not accessible, check if it is set to be user-specific or if it has been deleted.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the name of the variant you are entering to ensure it is correct and follows the naming conventions.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the variant. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport the Variant:
  
  If the variant was created in a different environment, ensure that it has been transported to the current environment. You may need to work with your Basis team to check transport requests.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE93 (Transaction Codes), or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to manage variants and check their existence.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific transaction or report you are working with.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for the specific transaction to understand how variants are managed and utilized.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.