How To Fix /OSP/MSG209 - Report information not present for given Variant-Setting ID/User ID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /OSP/MSG -

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Report information not present for given Variant-Setting ID/User ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /OSP/MSG209 - Report information not present for given Variant-Setting ID/User ID ?

  The SAP error message /OSP/MSG209 Report information not present for given Variant-Setting ID/User ID typically indicates that the system is unable to find the report information associated with the specified variant-setting ID and user ID. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with report variants in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Report Variant: The specified variant for the report may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect User ID: The user ID specified may not have access to the report variant or may not be the correct user associated with that variant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report or the specific variant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the report or the variant settings in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the report or variant was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Variant Existence: Verify that the report variant exists for the specified report. You can do this by navigating to the report and checking the variants available.
  Verify User ID: Ensure that the user ID specified is correct and that the user has access to the report and its variants.
  Check Authorizations: Review the user's authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the report and its variants.
  Recreate the Variant: If the variant is missing, you may need to recreate it. This can be done by going to the report and creating a new variant with the required settings.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the report and ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Transport Check: If the report or variant was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully without errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report) to access and manage reports and their variants.
  Authorization Objects: Check for relevant authorization objects that may restrict access to reports or variants, such as S_PROGRAM or S_REPORT.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on managing report variants and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.