How To Fix RM797 - Entry variant no longer exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 797

• Message text: Entry variant no longer exists

<ZK>&CAUSE&</>
The transaction variant &V1& has been assigned to your user name as
access to transaction &V2&. This transaction variant no longer exists
in the system. It was either deleted or your system administration
assigned an incorrect variant to your user name.

System Response

The system does not load any transaction variant. You can work with the
transaction as normal.

How to fix this error?

You can choose another transaction variant that suits your requirements
(<ZK>Backflush -> </><ZK>
Transactions variant)</> or you need not load any transaction variant.
Then choose "<ZK>Entry" </>or <ZK>F7. </>

Procedure for System Administrators

The assignment of transaction variants to users is recorded in table
RMUSER_TAV. Check whether the transaction variant has been deleted by
mistake or whether the entries in this table have been changed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM797 - Entry variant no longer exists ?

  The SAP error message RM797 ("Entry variant no longer exists") typically occurs when you are trying to access a variant in the SAP system that has been deleted or is no longer available. Variants in SAP are used to store specific settings for reports, transactions, or programs, allowing users to execute them with predefined parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of the Variant: The most common cause is that the variant you are trying to use has been deleted by a user or through a system process.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the transport did not include the variant, it may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  Incorrect Input: The variant name or number may have been entered incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Existence: Verify if the variant still exists by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs) and checking the variants available for that program.
  Recreate the Variant: If the variant has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. You can do this by going to the transaction where the variant is used, entering the required parameters, and saving it as a new variant.
  Transport Check: If the issue is related to transport, ensure that the variant was included in the transport request and that it has been successfully imported into the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Correct Input: Double-check the variant name or number you are entering to ensure it is correct.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Program) to manage and check variants.
  User Roles: Review user roles and authorizations if access issues are suspected.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on managing variants and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation.