How To Fix /SMB/TI_SCOPING082 - Variant &1 does not exist in file &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/TI_SCOPING -

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Variant &1 does not exist in file &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/TI_SCOPING082 - Variant &1 does not exist in file &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/TI_SCOPING082 Variant &1 does not exist in file &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Business ByDesign or SAP S/4HANA, particularly when dealing with scoping or configuration variants. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified variant in the given file, which can lead to issues in the configuration or execution of certain processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant (identified by &1) does not exist in the specified file (identified by &2). This could be due to:
  
  The variant was deleted or not created.
  A typo in the variant name.
  The file itself is not correctly configured or is missing.
  
  
  
  Incorrect File Reference: The file referenced may not be the correct one or may not contain the expected variants.
  
  
  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.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Variant Existence:
  
  Check if the variant &1 exists in the file &2. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP and looking for the variant.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that there are no typos in the variant name or file name. Double-check the spelling and case sensitivity.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you may need to create it again or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the variant should have been transported, check the transport requests to ensure that the variant was included and successfully transported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to the configuration or scoping process you are working on.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like SE38 (for executing reports) or SE80 (for object navigator) to check for variants.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.