How To Fix >U086 - There is no variant &2 for object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >U -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: There is no variant &2 for object &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >U086 - There is no variant &2 for object &1 ?

  The SAP error message U086 ("There is no variant &2 for object &1") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific variant, but the specified variant does not exist for the given report or object.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant you are trying to use has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Object Name: The object name (report or program) specified might be incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was created in a different environment (like development) and not transported to the current environment (like production), it may not be available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction or report in question.
  Use the variant selection option (usually a button or menu item) to check if the variant exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create a New Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing, you can create a new one by executing the report and saving the desired selection criteria as a variant.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Name:
  
  Double-check the object name you are using to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Variants:
  
  If the variant was created in a different environment, ensure that it has been transported to the current environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific report or variant, consult the documentation or help files related to the report.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report) to check and manage variants.
  Variant Management: Variants can be managed through the "Variants" button in the selection screen of most reports.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific report or variant management.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.