How To Fix /OSP/MSG466 - Variant &1 for report &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /OSP/MSG -

• Message number: 466

• Message text: Variant &1 for report &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /OSP/MSG466 - Variant &1 for report &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /OSP/MSG466 Variant &1 for report &2 does not exist typically indicates that a specific variant for a report you are trying to execute is not found in the system. This can happen for several reasons, such as the variant being deleted, not being created yet, 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 Variant Name: The variant name specified may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Report Not Executed: The report itself may not have been executed or saved with the specified variant.
  Authorization Issues: 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 to the current environment (e.g., production), it may not exist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Variant Name: Verify that the variant name you are using is correct. You can do this by navigating to the report and checking the available variants.
  Create or Recreate the Variant: If the variant does not exist, you may need to create it again. You can do this by executing the report and saving the desired selection criteria as a new variant.
  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 Variants: If the variant was created in a different environment, ensure that it has been transported to the current environment.
  Consult Documentation: Check the documentation for the specific report to see if there are any prerequisites or specific instructions regarding variants.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE38 or SA38 to execute reports and manage variants.
  Variant Management: You can manage variants through the "Variants" button in the report execution screen or by using transaction SE38 to access the report and then selecting "Variants" from the menu.
  Authorization Objects: Check for relevant authorization objects that may restrict access to certain variants or reports.
  
  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.