How To Fix RS405 - Variant "&1" to query "&2" does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Variant "&1" to query "&2" does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS405 - Variant "&1" to query "&2" does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RS405 indicates that a specific variant for a query does not exist. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to execute a query that references a variant that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant specified in the error message (&1) does not exist for the query (&2). This could be due to:
  
  The variant was never created.
  The variant was deleted or renamed.
  There is a typo in the variant name.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the query or variant was transported from one system to another, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the query in the SAP BW/BI system and check if the variant exists. You can do this by navigating to the query in the Query Designer or using the transaction code RSRT (for executing queries).
  If the variant does not exist, you will need to create it again.
  
  
  
  Create or Recreate the Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing, create a new variant for the query. You can do this by executing the query and saving the desired selection as a variant.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that the variant name is correctly spelled in the query execution or in the program that is calling the query.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the query and variant were transported, ensure that the transport request included the variant. You may need to re-transport the variant if it was missed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to create or manage variants, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSRT: Execute Queries
  RSRQ: Query Designer
  RSCONN01: Check connections and settings for BW queries.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS405 error and successfully execute your query with the desired variant.