How To Fix RS310 - Variant "&1" is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS - BRST Reporting Support Tools: Communication Handler

• Message number: 310

• Message text: Variant "&1" is not permitted

What causes this issue?

You have selected a variant with the indicator 'Only for background
processing'. These variants are not valid in the report-to-report
interface.

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?

Select a different variant.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS310 - Variant "&1" is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message "RS310 Variant '&1' is not permitted" typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that uses a variant that is either not valid, not authorized, or does not exist in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the report does not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Incorrect Naming: The variant name may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., SE38 for ABAP reports).
  Check if the variant exists by using the "Variants" button or by navigating to