How To Fix TG310 - Variant & for report & is not defined externally

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TG - Messages for Upgrade Repository Switch

• Message number: 310

• Message text: Variant & for report & is not defined externally

What causes this issue?

There is probably a program error in the external program (R3up).
Another reason may be that a too old version of R3up is called or there
are destroyed files in the upgrade directory.

System Response

The upgrade stops with an error message.

How to fix this error?

Unpack the "Kernel" CD again and start the R3up provided. If the error
recurs, contact the upgrade hotline.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TG310 - Variant & for report & is not defined externally ?

  The SAP error message TG310 typically indicates that a variant for a report is not defined externally. This can occur in various scenarios when working with SAP reports and variants. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Variant Definition: The variant you are trying to use has not been created or saved in the system.
  Incorrect Variant Name: The name of the variant you are trying to access may be misspelled or does not exist in the specified report.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Report Not Executed: The report may not have been executed previously, and thus no variants have been created.
  Transport Issues: If the report or variant was transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create or Check the Variant:
  
  Go to the report in question and create a new variant if it does not exist.
  Use transaction code SE38 or SA38 to access the report and create a variant using the "Save as Variant" option.
  
  
  
  Verify Variant Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the variant you are trying to use. Ensure that it matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the report and the specific variant. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Execute the Report:
  
  If the report has not been executed before, run it without a variant to ensure that it initializes properly.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the report or variant was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was imported correctly. You may need to re-import or adjust the transport.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 or SA38: To execute reports.
  SE93: To check for transaction codes related to the report.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report or variant.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report to understand how variants are managed and any specific requirements.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.