How To Fix S_DX_BAPI124 - Variant &2 does not exist for program &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_DX_BAPI - Messages for MDTB Workbench (Mass Data Transfer Using BAPIs)

• Message number: 124

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_DX_BAPI124 - Variant &2 does not exist for program &1 ?

  The SAP error message S_DX_BAPI124 indicates that a specific variant does not exist for a given program. This error typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or a transaction that requires a variant (a predefined set of parameters) that has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant (identified by &2) for the program (identified by &1) has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Program Name: The program name provided may be incorrect, leading to the system not being able to find the associated variant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was created in a different environment (like development) and not transported to the current environment (like production), it may not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the program (e.g., SE38 or SA38).
  Enter the program name and execute it.
  Once in the program, navigate to the "Variants" option (usually found in the menu).
  Create a new variant with the required parameters and save it.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Variants:
  
  Use the transaction code SE38 or SA38 to check if the variant exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it as mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Verify Program Name:
  
  Double-check the program name you are using to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport the Variant:
  
  If the variant was created in a different environment, ensure that it is transported to the current environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), SE93 (Transaction Codes).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific program or variant.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for the specific program to understand the required variants and their parameters.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.