How To Fix /SCMTMS/MC_TLD201 - Variant &1 unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MC_TLD -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Variant &1 unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_TLD201 - Variant &1 unknown ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_TLD201 Variant &1 unknown typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system cannot find a specific variant that is referenced in a transaction or process. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant (identified by &1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to deletion or it never being created.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The variant might be incorrectly configured or referenced in a way that the system cannot recognize it.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs) and check if the variant exists. You can do this by navigating to the variant management section.
  If the variant does not exist, you may need to create it again.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing, create a new variant with the required parameters.
  If it exists but is not functioning correctly, consider modifying it to ensure it meets the necessary criteria.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the variant in the SAP TM settings. Ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variant was supposed to be transported from another system, verify that the transport request was completed successfully and that the variant is present in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (for ABAP programs), SE93 (for variants), and others that may be relevant to your specific scenario.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.