How To Fix /PM0/3FW_CHK_MESS553 - Variants report &1 of screen assignment &2 (channel ID &3) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/3FW_CHK_MESS -

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Variants report &1 of screen assignment &2 (channel ID &3) does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/3FW_CHK_MESS553 - Variants report &1 of screen assignment &2 (channel ID &3) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/3FW_CHK_MESS553 indicates that there is an issue with a variants report in the context of screen assignment for a specific channel ID. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the specified variant report for the given screen assignment and channel ID.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant Report: The specified variant report does not exist in the system. This could be due to it being deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Channel ID: The channel ID provided in the error message may be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the screen assignment or the variant report itself.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant report or the screen assignment.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Report: Verify if the variant report specified in the error message exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report in SAP and checking the variants.
  Review Channel ID: Ensure that the channel ID mentioned in the error message is correct and properly configured in the system.
  Recreate Variant: If the variant report is missing, you may need to recreate it. This can be done by using the appropriate transaction to create a new variant for the report.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the screen assignment and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant report and the associated screen assignment.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific report and screen assignment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to check or create variants (e.g., SE38 for reports, SE93 for transaction codes).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.