How To Fix TWBHS008 - Variant does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TWBHS - Test Workbench messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Variant does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TWBHS008 - Variant does not exist ?

  The SAP error message TWBHS008, which states "Variant does not exist," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that relies on a specific variant that has not been defined or is not available in the system. Variants in SAP are used to store specific settings for reports or transactions, allowing users to execute them with predefined parameters.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant specified does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Variant Name: The user may have entered the variant name incorrectly, including typos or case sensitivity issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Deleted or Inactive Variants: The variant may have been deleted or marked as inactive by another user or administrator.
  Different Client: The variant may exist in a different client, and the user is trying to access it in a client where it does not exist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Variant Name: Verify that the