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