How To Fix TL174 - Variant &2 of report &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Variant &2 of report &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL174 - Variant &2 of report &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message TL174, which states "Variant &2 of report &1 does not exist," typically occurs when you attempt to execute a report with a specific variant that has not been defined or is not available in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The specified variant (identified by &2) for the report (identified by &1) does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Transport Issues: If the report and its variants were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the variant may not have been included in the transport.
  Deletion: The variant may have been deleted by a user or through a cleanup process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the report (e.g., SE38 or SA38).
  Enter the report name (&1) and click on the "Variants" button to see if the specified variant (&2) is listed.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you can create a new variant by selecting the "Create" option in the variants screen.
  If the variant exists but is not accessible, check if it is set to be user-specific or if it has been marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the report and its variants. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the report and its variants were recently transported, verify that the transport request included the variant. You may need to re-transport the variant if it was missed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check the documentation or help files related to the specific report to understand how variants are managed and any specific requirements for their creation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to execute reports)
  SA38: Execute Report
  SE93: Transaction Codes (to check if the report is linked to a transaction)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the report or variants.
  
  
  User Manual: Refer to the user manual or help documentation for the specific report to understand its functionality and variant management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TL174 error and successfully execute the report with the desired variant.