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

PN868 - Overview

• 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