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

R1196 - Overview

• 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