How To Fix STC_API003 - Requested variant does not exist on db

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_API - API Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Requested variant does not exist on db

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_API003 - Requested variant does not exist on db ?

  The SAP error message STC_API003: Requested variant does not exist on db typically occurs when a scheduled job or a background process is trying to execute a variant that is not available in the database. This can happen for several reasons, such as the variant being deleted, not being created, or being incorrectly referenced in the job scheduling.
  Causes:
  
  Variant Deletion: The variant may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Incorrect Variant Name: The name of the variant specified in the job or process may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the variant from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE38 or SA38 and enter the program name.
  Click on the "Variants" button to check if the variant exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it again.
  
  
  
  Verify Variant Name:
  
  Ensure that the variant name used in the job or process is correct and matches the name in the system.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Variant:
  
  If the variant has been deleted, recreate it with the same parameters as before.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the variant was supposed to be transported, check the transport request to ensure it was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  
  
  
  Database Check:
  
  If you suspect a database issue, consult with your database administrator to check for any inconsistencies or errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to check and create variants)
  SM37: Job Monitoring (to check job status and logs)
  ST22: Dump Analysis (to check for any related dumps)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for STC_API003 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for job scheduling and variant management for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.