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 the variant management screen.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked in transaction SU53 (to see the last authorization check) or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Correct Variant Name:
  
  Double-check the spelling and case of the variant name. Variants are case-sensitive in SAP.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you can create a new variant with the required parameters.
  If the variant exists but is not working, consider modifying it to ensure it meets the necessary criteria.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the variant was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific report or transaction to see if there are known issues or additional requirements for using variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to run reports)
  SE93: Transaction Codes (to check if the transaction is correctly defined)
  SU53: Authorization Check (to troubleshoot authorization issues)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific report or transaction you are working with. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  User Roles: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the report and its variants.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.