How To Fix RPM_INTEGRATION118 - Display variant not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_INTEGRATION - Integration Messages

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Display variant not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPM_INTEGRATION118 - Display variant not found ?

  The SAP error message RPM_INTEGRATION118: Display variant not found typically occurs in the context of SAP's Resource and Portfolio Management (RPM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific display variant that is required for displaying data in a particular report or transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Display Variant: The display variant that the system is trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the display variant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the report or transaction may be incorrect, leading to the system looking for a non-existent variant.
  Transport Issues: If the display variant was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create or Restore the Display Variant:
  
  If you have access to the necessary transaction, you can create a new display variant or restore the missing one.
  Navigate to the relevant report or transaction, and use the "Variants" option to create a new display variant.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the display variant. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the report or transaction to ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve consulting with a functional consultant or system administrator.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the display variant was included in the transport request. If not, you may need to manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or report to see if there are any known issues or additional steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to manage display variants (e.g., SE93 for variants).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to the RPM module that may address this issue.
  Support: If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.