How To Fix RSCRM071 - Error reading variants for query &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCRM - RSCRM: Messages

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Error reading variants for query &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRM071 - Error reading variants for query &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSCRM071, which states "Error reading variants for query &1," typically occurs when there is an issue with the variants associated with a query in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error can arise due to various reasons, such as missing or corrupted variants, authorization issues, or problems with the underlying data model.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Variants: The variant associated with the query may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Corrupted Variants: The variant data may be corrupted, leading to issues when trying to read it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variants for the query.
  Transport Issues: If the query or its variants were transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies.
  Query Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the query itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variants: 
  
  Go to the transaction code RSRT (Query Monitor) and check if the variant exists for the specified query.
  If the variant is missing, you may need to recreate it.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Variant:
  
  If the variant is corrupted, you can recreate it by going to the query and saving a new variant with the same parameters.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the query and its variants. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the query was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or inconsistencies. You may need to re-transport the query or its variants.
  
  
  
  Query Configuration:
  
  Review the query configuration in transaction RSRT to ensure that all settings are correct and that there are no issues with the data sources.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSRT - Query Monitor
  SE38 - ABAP Editor (to run reports)
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  SM21 - System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on query variants and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSCRM071 error effectively.