How To Fix SAAB201 - No description found for activation variant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAAB - Messages for Activatable Assertions and Breakpoints

• Message number: 201

• Message text: No description found for activation variant &1

What causes this issue?

No entry was found for the variant &V1& in the table AAB_VAR_PROPT.

System Response

Action cancelled

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAAB201 - No description found for activation variant &1 ?

  The SAP error message SAAB201, which states "No description found for activation variant &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when there is an issue with the activation variant that is being referenced. This error indicates that the system cannot find a description or definition for the specified activation variant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Activation Variant: The activation variant specified in the error message does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The activation variant may not have been properly configured or activated.
  Transport Issues: If the activation variant was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing definitions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the activation variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activation Variant: Verify that the activation variant specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench) and checking the activation variants.
  
  
  Recreate or Activate: If the activation variant is missing, you may need to recreate it or activate it if it exists but is not active.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the activation variant was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported correctly. If not, you may need to re-transport it.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the activation variant. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific activation variant and its configuration to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the system is failing to find the activation variant.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSCUSTV2 (for customizing settings) to manage and troubleshoot activation variants.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SAAB201 error and implement a solution.