How To Fix /SAPPO/FILTER013 - Variant & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPO/FILTER -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Variant & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPO/FILTER013 - Variant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPO/FILTER013 Variant & does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Purchase Order Processing (SAP PO) or related applications when a user tries to access a variant that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-existent Variant: The specified variant (denoted by &) does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The variant was never created.
  The variant was deleted by a user or during a system cleanup.
  A typo in the variant name when trying to access it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified 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 be available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., ME2N for Purchase Orders).
  Use the variant management options to check if the variant exists. You can do this by clicking on the "Variants" button and looking for the specified variant.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you can create a new variant with the same parameters.
  If the variant was deleted, check if it can be restored from a backup or if it can be recreated.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Transport the Variant:
  
  If the variant exists in another environment, ensure that it is properly transported to the current environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more specific guidance related to the transaction or module you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to variant management, such as SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SE93 (Transaction Codes).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact your SAP support team for further assistance.