How To Fix >U711 - No variant exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >U -

• Message number: 711

• Message text: No variant exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >U711 - No variant exists ?

  The SAP error message "U711 No variant exists" typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a variant, but no variant has been defined for that specific report or transaction. Variants in SAP are used to store specific settings for reports or transactions, allowing users to execute them with predefined parameters.
  Cause:
  
  No Variant Created: The most common cause is that the user has not created a variant for the report or transaction they are trying to run.
  Incorrect Report/Transaction: The user may be trying to run a report or transaction that does not have any variants available.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the variants.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or settings that prevent the variant from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Variant:
  
  Navigate to the report or transaction where the error occurs.
  Enter the required selection criteria.
  Click on the "Save" button (often represented by a disk icon) to create a variant.
  Provide a name and description for the variant, and save it.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Variants:
  
  Use the transaction code SE38 or SA38 to access the report.
  Click on the "Variants" button to see if any variants exist for the report.
  If variants exist, ensure you are selecting the correct one.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the variants. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report or transaction to understand how variants are used and if there are any prerequisites for creating or using them.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific report or transaction.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) and SA38 (Execute Report) for managing and executing reports.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to the specific report or transaction you are working with.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to create and manage variants effectively to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "U711 No variant exists" error in SAP.