How To Fix PSINDS_FLM004 - Variant & for Report & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSINDS_FLM - Message class for FLM

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Variant & for Report & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSINDS_FLM004 - Variant & for Report & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PSINDS_FLM004 typically indicates that a specific variant for a report does not exist in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, particularly when dealing with report generation or data extraction in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The specified variant for the report has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Variant Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the variant name being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  System Configuration: The report or variant may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the report (e.g., SE38 or SA38).
  Enter the report name and click on the "Variants" button to see if the specified variant exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing, create a new variant by entering the required selection criteria and saving it with the desired name.
  Ensure that the variant name matches exactly with what is being referenced in the error message.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the report and its variants. This can be done by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the spelling of the variant name in the report execution or in the program where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or help files related to the specific report to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report) to manage and execute reports.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report or error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles and profiles are correctly set up to allow access to the necessary reports and variants.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PSINDS_FLM004 error and successfully access the desired report variant.