How To Fix R1104 - Application object &1: Screen sequence variant &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Application object &1: Screen sequence variant &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1104 - Application object &1: Screen sequence variant &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message R1104 indicates that there is an issue with a screen sequence variant that is being referenced in your application. Specifically, the error message states that the screen sequence variant you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Screen Sequence Variant: The screen sequence variant specified in the error message does not exist in the SAP 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 screen sequence variant.
  Transport Issues: If the screen sequence variant was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Screen Sequence Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE93 (Transaction Codes) or SE80 (Object Navigator) and check if the screen sequence variant exists.
  Verify the name of the screen sequence variant for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate the Variant:
  
  If the screen sequence variant does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the transaction code SE93 or through the relevant configuration settings in your application.
  If it exists but is inactive, ensure it is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the screen sequence variant. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the screen sequence variant was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported. If not, you may need to re-transport it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the application or screen sequence variant for additional context or specific instructions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE93: To manage transaction codes and their variants.
  SE80: To navigate through various objects in the SAP system.
  SU53: To check authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific application or screen sequence variant.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R1104 error and ensure that the screen sequence variant is correctly configured and accessible.