How To Fix PEP015 - Report & does not have variant &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PEP - Schedule Manager: Messages

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Report & does not have variant &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PEP015 - Report & does not have variant &. ?

  The SAP error message PEP015 typically indicates that a report does not have a variant defined. Variants in SAP are used to store specific selection criteria for reports, allowing users to execute reports with predefined parameters without having to enter them each time.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to execute a report that requires a variant, but no variant has been created for that report.
  The report is being called in a way that expects a variant to be present, but it is not available.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PEP015 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Create a Variant:
  
  Go to the report in question.
  Enter the selection criteria you want to use.
  Click on the "Save" button (often represented by a disk icon) or use the menu path to save the variant.
  Provide a name for the variant and save it.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Variants:
  
  If you believe a variant should exist, check if it has been deleted or if you have the correct authorization to view it.
  You can check existing variants by using the transaction code SE38 or SA38, entering the report name, and then selecting the "Variants" option.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the report and its variants. Lack of authorization can sometimes lead to similar error messages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report to understand its requirements regarding variants.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38 or SA38: To execute reports and manage variants.
  SE93: To check transaction codes and their associated reports.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report you are working with.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on how to create and manage variants effectively to avoid this error in the future.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PEP015 error and successfully execute the report with the desired parameters.