How To Fix /SAPAPO/RSP01700 - Sorting variant &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RSP01 -

• Message number: 700

• Message text: Sorting variant &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP01700 - Sorting variant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP01700 Sorting variant &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a sorting variant that is referenced in a report or transaction is not found in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as the sorting variant being deleted, not being created, or being incorrectly referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Sorting Variant: The sorting variant specified in the error message does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The sorting variant may have been incorrectly configured or referenced in the report or transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the sorting variant.
  Transport Issues: If the sorting variant was created in a different environment (e.g., development) and not transported correctly to the current environment (e.g., production), it may not be available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sorting Variant:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/RSP0 for reporting) and check if the sorting variant exists.
  You can also check the sorting variants in the customizing settings under the relevant application area.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Sorting Variant:
  
  If the sorting variant does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings or directly in the report where it is needed.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, modify it to meet the requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the sorting variant. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the sorting variant was created in a different environment, ensure that it has been transported correctly to the current environment. You may need to check with your Basis team to confirm the transport status.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing sorting variants in your version of SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/RSP0 for reporting and /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message regarding the non-existent sorting variant in SAP APO.