How To Fix RSPLS419 - Variable variant &2 does not exist for user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS - General Messages

• Message number: 419

• Message text: Variable variant &2 does not exist for user &1

What causes this issue?

The entry in the analyzed process variant specifies that the named
variable variant is used when the planning sequence is executed. This
variable variant does not exist for the named user. Note that variable
variants only exist for the user that creates them.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS419 - Variable variant &2 does not exist for user &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS419 indicates that a variable variant specified in a query or report does not exist for the user attempting to execute it. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with variables in queries.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variable Variant: The specified variable variant (in this case, &2) has not been created or is not available for the user (user &1).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variable variant.
  Incorrect User Assignment: The variable variant may be assigned to a different user or user group, and the current user does not have access to it.
  Transport Issues: If the variable variant was recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been properly transported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variable Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the SAP BW/BI system and check if the variable variant exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant query or report and checking the variable settings.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Variable Variant:
  
  If the variable variant does not exist, you may need to create it. If it exists but is not assigned to the user, you can modify the assignment to include the user or user group.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variable variant. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check User Assignment:
  
  Verify that the user is assigned to the correct user group that has access to the variable variant. If not, you may need to add the user to the appropriate group.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the variable variant was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You may need to check the transport logs for any issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing variable variants and user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSO1 (to manage variables) or RSRT (to execute queries) to troubleshoot and manage variable variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Groups: Understand how user groups and authorizations work in SAP BW/BI to effectively manage access to variable variants.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSPLS419 error and ensure that the user can access the required variable variant.