How To Fix /SMB/DATA_CHG_MGMT099 - Parameter &1 in variant &2 not found

/SMB/DATA_CHG_MGMT099 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/DATA_CHG_MGMT -

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Parameter &1 in variant &2 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/DATA_CHG_MGMT099 - Parameter &1 in variant &2 not found ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/DATA_CHG_MGMT099 Parameter &1 in variant &2 not found typically indicates that a specific parameter defined in a variant for a data change management process is missing or not found in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when executing reports, jobs, or processes that rely on specific variants.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parameter: The parameter specified in the variant does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Variant: The variant name provided may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant or its parameters.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., SE38 for reports).
  Check the variant configuration to ensure that the parameter &1 is correctly defined.
  If the parameter is missing, you may