How To Fix S_ARC_DESTRUCTION211 - Variant &1 for program &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_ARC_DESTRUCTION - ILM: Data Destruction Message Class

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Variant &1 for program &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION211 - Variant &1 for program &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION211 indicates that a specific variant for a report or program does not exist. This error typically occurs when a user tries to execute a report or transaction that references a variant that has either been deleted or never existed.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant specified in the error message (&1) does not exist for the program (&2).
  Deletion: The variant may have been deleted by a user or through a system cleanup process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Incorrect Input: The variant name may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not being able to find it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the program (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Enter the program name (&2) and click on the "Variants" button to see if the specified variant (&1) exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you can create a new variant by clicking on the "Create" button in the variants screen.
  If the variant was deleted, check if it can be restored from a backup or if it can be recreated based on the previous settings.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Correct Input:
  
  Double-check the input for the variant name to ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the program is a standard SAP program, refer to SAP documentation or notes for any known issues or additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE93 (Transaction Codes), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the program or variant in question.
  User Roles: Review user roles and profiles to ensure that the necessary permissions are granted for accessing variants.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.