How To Fix /SAPCEM/BEST1017 - No report variant created

/SAPCEM/BEST1017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCEM/BEST1 -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No report variant created

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/SAPCEM/BEST1017 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPCEM/BEST1017 No report variant created typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Event Simulation (BES) or related reporting functionalities. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a report variant that is required to execute a specific report or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Report Variant: The most common cause is that a report variant has not been created for the specific report you are trying to run.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the user from accessing the report variants.
  
  Configuration Issues: The report or transaction may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Input Parameters: The parameters provided for the report execution may not match any existing variants.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Report Variant:
  
  Navigate to the report in question.
  Go to the variant management option (usually accessible via a button or menu).
  Create a new variant by entering the required selection criteria and saving it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has