How To Fix R11109 - No variants exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 109

• Message text: No variants exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11109 - No variants exist ?

  The SAP error message R11109 "No variants exist" typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a variant, but no variants have been defined for that particular report or transaction. Variants in SAP are used to store specific settings for reports, allowing users to run them with predefined parameters without having to enter them each time.
  Cause:
  
  No Variants Created: The most common cause is that no variants have been created for the report or transaction you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Report/Transaction: You may be trying to run a report or transaction that does not support variants.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, you may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Variant:
  
  Navigate to the report or transaction where you received the error.
  Enter the selection criteria you want to use.
  Click on the "Save" button (often represented by a disk icon) or use the menu path to save the variant.
  Provide a name for the variant and save it. Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to create variants.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Variants:
  
  If you believe variants should exist, check if you are in the correct environment (e.g., development, testing, production).
  Use transaction code SE38 or SA38 to run the report and check for existing variants.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and execute the variants. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report or transaction to ensure that it supports variants and to understand how to create them properly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 or SA38: To execute reports and check for variants.
  SE93: To check transaction codes and their variants.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific report or transaction you are working with.
  
  
  User Training: If you are new to SAP, consider undergoing training on how to use variants effectively, as this can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R11109 error and successfully run your report or transaction with the desired parameters.