How To Fix RSB4HANA200 - Program variant: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSB4HANA - B4HANA

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Program variant: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSB4HANA200 - Program variant: &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSB4HANA200 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue related to the execution of a program variant, particularly when working with HANA-optimized data models or queries. The error message indicates that there is a problem with the specified program variant, which is denoted by &1.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Program Variant: The specified program variant may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the program variant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues related to the data source or the query that the program variant is trying to execute.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or data source may lead to the program variant becoming invalid.
  Transport Issues: If the program variant was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Program Variant: Verify that the program variant specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench) and checking the variants.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the program has the necessary authorizations to access the program variant and the underlying data.
  Recreate the Variant: If the variant is missing or corrupted, consider recreating it with the correct settings.
  Check Data Model: Review any recent changes to the data model or data source that may have affected the program variant. Ensure that all dependencies are intact.
  Transport Validation: If the variant was transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message RSB4HANA200.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSCAT (Data Transfer Workbench), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.