How To Fix /PLMB/BA_EXP002 - No variants available for &1 data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_EXP -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No variants available for &1 data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_EXP002 - No variants available for &1 data ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_EXP002 No variants available for &1 data typically occurs in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) when a user attempts to access a report or a transaction that requires a variant, but no variants are available for the specified data.
  Cause:
  
  No Variants Created: The most common cause is that no variants have been created for the specific report or transaction you are trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the available variants.
  Data Context: The data context specified in the report may not have any associated variants.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that prevents the variants from being displayed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Variants:
  
  Navigate to the transaction or report in question.
  Use the "Variants" option to create a new variant. Fill in the necessary selection criteria and save the variant.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variants. This can be checked with the help of a system administrator or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Data Context:
  
  Verify that the data context you are using is correct and that it should indeed have variants associated with it.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or PLM administrator to check for any configuration issues that might be affecting the availability of variants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the report or transaction you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes related to PLM and variants, such as SE38 (for executing reports) or SE93 (for managing variants).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address known issues or bugs related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.