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

RSMPC116 - Overview

• 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