How To Fix TT098 - No maintenance authorization; no variants of & exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TT - Extended Computer Aided Test Tool (eCATT) messages

• Message number: 098

• Message text: No maintenance authorization; no variants of & exist

What causes this issue?

The variant directory should be displayed. However, no variants are
created for the procedure specified.

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 TT098 - No maintenance authorization; no variants of & exist ?

  The SAP error message TT098 ("No maintenance authorization; no variants of & exist") typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a variant of a report or transaction for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to execute a report with a specific variant or when trying to create or change a variant.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to maintain or access the specified variant.
  Variant Does Not Exist: The variant that the user is trying to access does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object (e.g., S_PROGRAM, S_VARIANT) is not properly assigned to the user or user role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and maintain the variant.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variants:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  If the variant exists but the user cannot access it, check the variant's settings and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the relevant authorization objects. For variants, this typically involves S_PROGRAM and S_VARIANT.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the program and the specific variant.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help review and adjust the user's authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to create or modify variants)
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_PROGRAM: Authorization for program execution.
  S_VARIANT: Authorization for variant maintenance.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on authorization management and variant handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TT098 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.