How To Fix RSB4HANA201 - Program variant &1 not found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSB4HANA - B4HANA

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Program variant &1 not found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSB4HANA201 - Program variant &1 not found. ?

  The SAP error message RSB4HANA201 indicates that a program variant specified in your query or report is not found. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW on HANA when trying to execute a query or report that references a variant that does not exist or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified program variant has been deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Variant Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name in the variant reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from one system to another, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the BW system or the underlying HANA database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code where the variant is used (e.g., RSRT for query execution).
  Check if the variant exists by navigating to the variant management section.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing, you can create a new variant with the required parameters.
  If it was deleted, check if it can be restored from a backup or if it can be recreated.
  
  
  
  Verify Variant Name:
  
  Double-check the spelling and case sensitivity of the variant name in your query or report.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variant was supposed to be transported, verify that the transport request included the variant and that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSRT (Query Monitor), RSO1 (Query Designer), and others that may be involved in managing variants.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message RSB4HANA201 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSB4HANA201 error message.