How To Fix /SAPPO/MSG403 - The variant entered does not exist

/SAPPO/MSG403 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPO/MSG -

• Message number: 403

• Message text: The variant entered does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPO/MSG403 - The variant entered does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPO/MSG403 The variant entered does not exist typically occurs when a user tries to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific variant, but the specified variant is not found in the system. Variants in SAP are used to store specific settings for reports or transactions, allowing users to execute them with predefined parameters.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Variant Name: The user may have entered a variant name that is misspelled or does not exist in the system.
  Variant Deletion: The variant may have been deleted or is no longer available due to changes in the system or user permissions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Client-Specific Variants: Variants are often client-specific, meaning they may exist in one client but not in another. If the user is logged into a different client, the variant will not be found.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported