How To Fix /PM0/3FW_MESSAGES087 - Variant for screen &1 in program &2 entered in order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/3FW_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Variant for screen &1 in program &2 entered in order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/3FW_MESSAGES087 - Variant for screen &1 in program &2 entered in order ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/3FW_MESSAGES087 typically indicates an issue related to the variant for a specific screen in a program. This error can occur in various contexts, often when a user tries to execute a transaction or report that requires a specific variant that is either not defined, not accessible, or has been incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant for the screen does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The variant may have been incorrectly set up or may have been deleted.
  Program Issues: There could be a bug or issue in the program itself that is causing the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where the error occurred and check if the variant exists.
  Use transaction SE38 or SA38 to run the program and check the variants available for it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create a new one using the appropriate transaction.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, modify it as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the program to see where it fails and gather more information about the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific program and variant for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific program or error message for additional insights or fixes.
  User Forums: Check SAP Community or other user forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.