How To Fix RSMPC116 - Variant doesnot contain a valid combination request/data target

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Variant doesnot contain a valid combination request/data target

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSMPC116 - Variant doesnot contain a valid combination request/data target ?

  The SAP error message RSMPC116 indicates that a variant used in a process chain or data transfer does not contain a valid combination of request and data target. This typically occurs in the context of data extraction, loading, or transformation processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Variant Configuration: The variant you are using may not be properly configured. It might not have the correct combination of data source and target.
  Missing Data Target: The data target specified in the variant may not exist or may have been deleted or renamed.
  Incorrect Request: The request specified in the variant may not be valid or may not correspond to the data target.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified data target or request.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is defined (e.g., RSA1 for InfoProviders).
  Verify that the variant is correctly set up with the appropriate data source and data target.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Target:
  
  Ensure that the data target specified in the variant exists and is active.
  Check if the data target has been renamed or deleted.
  
  
  
  Review Request:
  
  Confirm that the request specified in the variant is valid and corresponds to the data target.
  If necessary, create a new request or update the existing one.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to access the data target and request.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Variant:
  
  If the variant is corrupted or misconfigured, consider recreating it from scratch.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the variant was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSMO: Monitor Data Load
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to process chains, data targets, and variants for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSMPC116 error message in SAP.