How To Fix RSRD272 - Filtering: Variant &1 is not valid for control query &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRD - Report Dissemination

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Filtering: Variant &1 is not valid for control query &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRD272 - Filtering: Variant &1 is not valid for control query &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSRD272, which states "Filtering: Variant &1 is not valid for control query &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the variant used for a query. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Variant: The variant specified in the query is either deleted, not activated, or does not exist in the system.
  Control Query Issues: The control query associated with the variant may have been changed or deleted, leading to a mismatch.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant or the associated query.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the query (e.g., RSRT) and check if the variant exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to recreate it.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Modify the Variant:
  
  If the variant is invalid, you can create a new variant or modify the existing one to ensure it is valid for the control query.
  
  
  
  Check Control Query:
  
  Verify that the control query associated with the variant is still valid and has not been deleted or modified in a way that affects the variant.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant and the control query. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the variant was included and correctly transported to the target system.
  
  
  
  System Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the BW system to ensure that all objects are correctly linked and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSRT: Query Monitor
  RSRV: Consistency Check for BW Objects
  RSRD: Manage Variants
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing variants and queries in SAP BW.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation, as they may have access to logs and additional tools to diagnose the issue.