How To Fix PYC_CONT040 - Variant is &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_CONT -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Variant is &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_CONT040 - Variant is &1 ?

  The SAP error message PYC_CONT040, which states "Variant is &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is an issue with a variant that is being used in a report or a transaction. The error indicates that the specified variant (represented by &1) is not recognized or is invalid.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant specified does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Deleted or Inactive Variant: The variant may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the report or transaction that is trying to use the variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., report transaction).
  Check if the variant exists by navigating to the variant management section (usually accessible via a button or menu option).
  If the variant does not exist, you may need to create it again.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Review Variant Status:
  
  If the variant exists, check if it is active. If it has been marked as inactive or deleted, you may need to reactivate it or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  If the variant is being called from a custom program or report, review the code to ensure that it is correctly referencing the variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the transaction or report you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like KSB1 (for CO reports) or KE30 (for CO-PA reports).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the PYC_CONT040 error message.