How To Fix RSMPC033 - Report variant &1 of report &2 contains errors and cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSMPC - Messages for Process Chains of Generic Processes

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Report variant &1 of report &2 contains errors and cannot be used

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The report variant &V1& is not used in the change run for attributes
and hierarchies.
The process continues with the rest of the selections.

How to fix this error?

Check the report variant &V1& in the report &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSMPC033 - Report variant &1 of report &2 contains errors and cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message RSMPC033 indicates that there is an issue with a report variant in the context of SAP's reporting tools, particularly in the background processing of reports. This error typically arises when the report variant specified has errors that prevent it from being executed successfully.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Parameters: The report variant may have been defined with incorrect or invalid parameters.
  Missing Fields: Required fields in the variant may be missing or not properly configured.
  Data Type Mismatches: There may be data type mismatches between the variant settings and the expected input for the report.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the report with the specified variant.
  Obsolete Variants: The report variant may refer to fields or settings that are no longer valid due to changes in the report or underlying data structures.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSMPC033 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Report Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the report (e.g., SE38 or SA38) and check the variant settings.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled in correctly and that there are no invalid entries.
  
  
  
  Edit the Variant:
  
  Use the variant maintenance option (usually accessible via the "Variants" button) to edit the variant.
  Correct any errors or inconsistencies in the variant definition.
  
  
  
  Test the Report:
  
  After making changes, test the report with the updated variant to ensure it runs without errors.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the report and its variants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report to understand the expected parameters and any changes that may have occurred.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific report or variant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), and variants can be managed through the report execution screen.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the report or variant in question.
  Documentation: Review the technical documentation for the report to understand its parameters and expected input.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issues causing the RSMPC033 error message.