How To Fix R1196 - Application object &1: No screens exist for screen sequence variant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Application object &1: No screens exist for screen sequence variant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1196 - Application object &1: No screens exist for screen sequence variant &2 ?

  The SAP error message R1196 indicates that there is an issue with the screen sequence variant for a specific application object. This error typically occurs when the system cannot find any screens associated with the specified screen sequence variant. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Screen Sequence Variant: The specified screen sequence variant does not have any screens assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the application object may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Transport Issues: If the screen sequence variant was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing screens.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the screens associated with the variant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Screen Sequence Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE93 (Transaction Codes) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check the configuration of the screen sequence variant.
  Ensure that the screen sequence variant is correctly defined and that it has screens assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Assign Screens to the Variant:
  
  If the screen sequence variant is missing screens, you can assign the necessary screens to it using the appropriate configuration transaction (e.g., SE80 or SE41 for screen variants).
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including screens, were included and transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the screens associated with the application object and screen sequence variant.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can use the debugger to trace the execution and identify where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific application object and screen sequence variant for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE93, SE80, SE41, and SE78 for managing screen variants and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message R1196.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.