How To Fix /SCMB/TDL_UTILS047 - Program variant &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/TDL_UTILS -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Program variant &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/TDL_UTILS047 - Program variant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/TDL_UTILS047 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. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues, missing variants, or incorrect settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Program Variant: The specified program variant (denoted by &1 in the error message) does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created, deleted, or not transported correctly from another system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may point to a variant that is not valid or has been changed.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was supposed to be transported from another system (e.g., development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the program variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for the Variant: 
  
  Go to the transaction code where the variant is expected to be used (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Check if the variant exists by using the appropriate program and variant name.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the relevant transaction where the variant is used.
  If it was deleted, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it based on the previous settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions to ensure that they are pointing to the correct variant.
  Make sure that any settings that reference the variant are correct.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variant should have been transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included in the transport request.
  If it was not transported, you may need to create a new transport request to include the variant.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the program and the variant. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 - ABAP Editor (to check or create variants)
  SE80 - Object Navigator (to check for program variants)
  SU53 - Authorization Check (to check for authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on program variants and their management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.