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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 need to recreate or modify the variant to include the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Verify Variant Name:
  
  Ensure that the variant name &2 is correctly spelled and exists in the system.
  You can check existing variants using the transaction code SE38 or the relevant transaction for the report/job.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to access the variant and its parameters.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variant was transported from another system, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings related to the variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific process or report to ensure that all required parameters are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE93 (Transaction Codes), SE37 (Function Modules).
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to the error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for the specific module or process you are working with to understand the expected parameters and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SMB/DATA_CHG_MGMT099.