How To Fix RSL_UTILITIES012 - Variant '&1' is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSL_UTILITIES - Messages in Utilities Package

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Variant '&1' is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSL_UTILITIES012 - Variant '&1' is invalid ?

  The SAP error message RSL_UTILITIES012 indicates that a variant specified in a report or transaction is invalid. This typically occurs when the variant does not exist, has been deleted, or is not accessible due to authorization issues.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Variant: The variant specified in the report does not exist in the system.
  Deleted Variant: The variant may have been deleted by a user or through a system cleanup process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the variant name being referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Use the "Variants" button to check if the specified variant exists.
  
  
  
  Verify Naming:
  
  Ensure that the variant name is spelled correctly and follows the naming conventions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing, you may need to recreate it. This can be done by going to the relevant transaction and creating a new variant with the same parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the variant was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE93 (Transaction Codes), SU01 (User Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.