How To Fix PN868 - Variant &1 of report program &2 could not be correctly interpreted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PN -

• Message number: 868

• Message text: Variant &1 of report program &2 could not be correctly interpreted

What causes this issue?

Variant &v1& of report program &v2& could not be analyzed during
distributed reporting. Error number &v3& has occurred.

System Response

The scheduler will be terminated because there is no variant.

How to fix this error?

Please check if variante &v1 of report program &v2 exists in the
system. If it does not, create it, or use an existing variant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PN868 - Variant &1 of report program &2 could not be correctly interpreted ?

  The SAP error message PN868 indicates that there is an issue with a variant of a report program that cannot be correctly interpreted. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Variant Corruption: The variant may be corrupted or improperly defined, leading to issues when the system tries to interpret it.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or execute the variant.
  Changes in Report Program: If the report program has been modified or updated, it may no longer recognize the variant as valid.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters defined in the variant may not match the expected input for the report program.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Variant Definition: Go to the transaction code for the report (e.g., SE38 or SA38) and check the variant definition. Ensure that all parameters are correctly defined and that there are no missing or incorrect values.
  Recreate the Variant: If the variant appears to be corrupted, consider deleting it and recreating it from scratch.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the report and access the variant. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Review Report Changes: If the report program has been modified, review the changes to ensure that they are compatible with the existing variants. You may need to update the variants accordingly.
  Transport Validation: If the variant was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues. You may need to re-transport the variant or manually recreate it in the target system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report) to access and manage report programs and their variants.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific report program to understand its expected parameters and variant requirements.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further investigation.