How To Fix SQ072 - Start mode E or P: Create variant for driver

SQ072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SQ - Queue Administration Transaction: Error Texts

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Start mode E or P: Create variant for driver

What causes this issue?

An error occurred in the queue parameter check - start mode E or P and
background job scheduling.
This may be due to the following reason:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

The driver program needs a variant in order to be scheduled as a
background job

System Response

How to fix this error?

Create driver program variant in Transaction SM38 by selecting
<LS>Utilities -> Create variant</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQ072 - Start mode E or P: Create variant for driver ?

  The SAP error message SQ072 typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a variant to be created or specified, but the system is unable to do so due to certain conditions. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Query or when using the SAP Report Painter/Writer.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The report or transaction you are trying to execute requires a variant, but none has been created or specified.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify variants.
  Incorrect Start Mode: The start mode (E for Execute or P for Print) may not be compatible with the current settings or the report being executed.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues with the SAP system or the specific report.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction or report that is generating the error.
  Click on the "Variants" button (usually represented by a