How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_TEST401 - DP test scenario: Variant &2 does not exist for program &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_TEST -

• Message number: 401

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TEST401 - DP test scenario: Variant &2 does not exist for program &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TEST401 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically when working with Demand Planning (DP) test scenarios. The error indicates that a specific variant for a program does not exist, which can prevent the execution of the test scenario.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The specified variant (identified by &2) for the program (identified by &1) is not found in the system.
  The variant may have been deleted, not created, or there may be a typo in the variant name.
  The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE38 or SA38 to access the ABAP program execution screen.
  Enter the program name (replace &1 with the actual program name) and click on the "Variants" button.
  Check if the specified variant (replace &2 with the actual variant name) exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you can create it by clicking on the "Create" button in the variants screen.
  If the variant exists but is not configured correctly, you can modify it to ensure it meets the requirements of your test scenario.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the test scenario has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific program and variant to ensure that you are using the correct parameters.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 or SA38 for executing ABAP programs.
  SCC4 for checking client settings and authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to /SAPAPO/OM_TEST401 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Demand Planning and the use of variants in test scenarios.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.