How To Fix RSM1448 - Variant & does not exist for attribute or hierarchy change run

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM1 - Messages for AWB, Scheduler and Monitor (new)

• Message number: 448

• Message text: Variant & does not exist for attribute or hierarchy change run

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1448 - Variant & does not exist for attribute or hierarchy change run ?

  The SAP error message RSM1448 indicates that a variant specified for a change run does not exist for the given attribute or hierarchy. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to execute a change run for a specific InfoObject or hierarchy, but the system cannot find the specified variant.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant you are trying to use for the change run has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Variant Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the variant name you are using.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the change run may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Hierarchy Changes: If the error is related to a hierarchy, it could be that the hierarchy has been changed or deleted, leading to the variant being invalid.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where you define variants (e.g., RSA1 for InfoObjects or RSH1 for hierarchies) and verify that the variant you are trying to use actually exists.
  If it does not exist, create a new variant with the required settings.
  
  
  
  Correct Variant Name:
  
  Double-check the spelling and naming of the variant in your change run configuration. Ensure that it matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the change run has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Check Hierarchy:
  
  If the error is related to a hierarchy, check if the hierarchy has been modified or deleted. If it has been changed, you may need to update the variant or create a new one that reflects the current hierarchy structure.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing or corrupted, consider recreating it from scratch to ensure it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance), and others that may be relevant to your specific scenario.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for detailed information on managing variants and change runs in BW.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.