How To Fix /SCMB/TDL_UTILS028 - Program variant &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/TDL_UTILS -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Program variant &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/TDL_UTILS028 - Program variant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/TDL_UTILS028 indicating that "Program variant &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) when a specific program variant that is expected to be available is not found in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Program Variant: The specified program variant (denoted by &1) has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may reference a program variant that is not valid or has been incorrectly specified.
  Transport Issues: If the program variant was transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been imported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the program variant, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Program Variants: 
  
  Go to the transaction code where the program variant is used and check if the variant exists. You can use transaction SE38 or SA38 to check the program and its variants.
  If the variant does not exist, you may need to create it again.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Variant:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, create a new variant with the required parameters.
  If the variant should exist but is missing, consult with your SAP Basis or development team to restore it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions to ensure that the correct program variant is specified.
  Make sure that the variant name is spelled correctly and matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variant was supposed to be transported from another system, verify that the transport request was correctly created and imported.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or issues during the import process.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the program and its variants. You may need to consult with your security team to verify user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 or SA38 for checking and creating program variants.
  SPRO for accessing the configuration settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand how program variants are used and managed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.