How To Fix PEP098 - For report &1, the variant &2 does not exist (flow definition &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PEP - Schedule Manager: Messages

• Message number: 098

• Message text: For report &1, the variant &2 does not exist (flow definition &3)

What causes this issue?

The variant of a report was used in the specified flow definition.
However this variant no longer exists.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use another variant or recreate the desired variant.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PEP098 - For report &1, the variant &2 does not exist (flow definition &3) ?

  The SAP error message PEP098 indicates that a specific variant for a report does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or related modules when trying to execute a report with a specified variant that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant specified in the report execution does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Variant Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the variant name being used.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified 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 be available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the report transaction (e.g., using SE38 or SA38) and check if the variant exists by selecting the report and clicking on the "Variants" button.
  If the variant does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing, create a new variant with the required parameters.
  Ensure that the variant name matches exactly with what is being called in the report.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Variants:
  
  If the variant was created in a different environment, ensure that it has been transported to the current environment.
  Check the transport logs to confirm that the variant was included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to the report and its variants to ensure that you are using the correct variant name and parameters.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), and SE93 (Transaction Codes) can be useful for checking and managing reports and variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report or variant functionality.
  User Forums: SAP Community and other user forums can provide insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PEP098 error and successfully execute the report with the desired variant.