How To Fix PP_PRODOPS_CNF_ODATA033 - Variant &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PP_PRODOPS_CNF_ODATA - Fiori Wave 2: Backend services for Operation Confirmations

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Variant &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PP_PRODOPS_CNF_ODATA033 - Variant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PP_PRODOPS_CNF_ODATA033 with the description "Variant &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of production order confirmations or when working with OData services in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific variant that is expected for the operation being performed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant (identified by &1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the variant name or the variant not being created or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the OData service or the related application that prevent the variant from being recognized.
  Data Consistency: The variant might have been deleted or not properly maintained in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs, or the specific application where the variant is used) and check if the variant exists.
  If it does not exist, create the variant with the required parameters.
  
  
  
  Verify Naming:
  
  Ensure that the variant name is correctly spelled and formatted. Variants are case-sensitive in some contexts.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  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.
  
  
  
  OData Service Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs in the context of an OData service, check the service configuration in transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to ensure that the service is properly registered and activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application or OData service for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (for ABAP programs), SE80 (for development objects), /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE (for OData services).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Check SAP Community forums 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.