How To Fix SQ073 - Variant & for driver program & created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Variant & for driver program & created

What causes this issue?

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System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQ073 - Variant & for driver program & created ?

  The SAP error message SQ073 typically indicates that there is an issue with a variant that is being used in a report or program. The message usually states something like "Variant & for driver program & created," which suggests that the system is trying to create or access a variant for a specific report or program, but it encounters a problem.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the variant.
  Incorrect Program Name: The driver program name specified may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or system configuration problems.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Existence: Verify if the variant exists for the specified program. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code for the report and checking the variants available.
  Create or Modify Variant: If the variant does not exist, you may need to create it. If it exists but is not functioning correctly, consider modifying it.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and create variants. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the user management section.
  Verify Program Name: Double-check the driver program name to ensure it is correct. You can do this by looking at the program documentation or consulting with your SAP administrator.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common issues.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP technical support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SE93 (Transaction Codes) to check the program and its variants.
  User Roles: Review user roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or solutions to the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SQ073 error in SAP.