How To Fix RSIS202 - &1 variant does not exist in version &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSIS -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: &1 variant does not exist in version &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSIS202 - &1 variant does not exist in version &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSIS202 indicates that a specific variant does not exist for a given version in the context of SAP's Information System (often related to reporting or data extraction). This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that references a variant that has not been defined or is not available for the specified version.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The variant specified in the report or transaction does not exist in the system for the given version.
  Incorrect Version: The version specified may not be the correct one where the variant is defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Check if the variant exists for the specified report and version. You can do this by navigating to the variant management screen.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create a new variant with the required parameters.
  If it exists but is not correct, modify it to ensure it meets the necessary criteria.
  
  
  
  Verify Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct version of the report or program. Check the versioning settings to confirm.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variant was supposed to be transported from another system, verify that the transport request was successfully imported and that the variant is active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific report or transaction to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE93 (Transaction Codes), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE37 (Function Modules) may be useful for checking variants and related objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report or transaction you are working with.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSIS202 error and successfully execute the desired report or transaction.