How To Fix R11100 - No display variant exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 100

• Message text: No display variant exists

What causes this issue?

There is no display variant for displaying the hit list.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Display variants for the hit list can be created in the view cluster
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11100 - No display variant exists ?

  The SAP error message R11100 "No display variant exists" typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a display variant, but no suitable display variant has been defined for the report or transaction in question. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in reporting transactions.
  Cause:
  
  No Display Variant Defined: The most common cause is that there is no display variant created for the specific report or transaction you are trying to run.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the display variants.
  Incorrect Selection: The user may have selected a report or variant that does not exist or is not applicable to the current context.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Display Variant:
  
  Navigate to the report or transaction where the error occurs.
  Look for an option to create or manage display variants (often found under the "Settings" or "Variants" menu).
  Create a new display variant by specifying the required fields and layout.
  Save the variant with a meaningful name.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and create display variants. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Select the Correct Variant:
  
  If you are trying to use an existing variant, ensure that you are selecting the correct one from the list. Double-check the variant name and ensure it is applicable to the report you are running.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific report or transaction to understand how display variants are managed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, you may encounter this error in various transaction codes (e.g., ME2N for purchasing documents, FBL1N for vendor line items).
  Display Variants: Display variants allow users to save specific settings for reports, such as which columns to display, sorting, and filtering options.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R11100 error and successfully run your report or transaction in SAP.