How To Fix U1306 - Variant not maintained for form class

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: U1 - Tax reporter interface

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Variant not maintained for form class

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message U1306 - Variant not maintained for form class ?

  The SAP error message U1306, which states "Variant not maintained for form class," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific variant for a particular form class, but that variant has not been defined or maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The most common cause of this error is that the required variant for the specified form class has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Form Class: The form class specified in the transaction may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to any existing variants.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variants or form classes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Maintain the Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction where the error occurred.
  Check if the variant for the specific form class exists. If not, create a new variant.
  Use transaction code SE38 or SA38 to access the report and create a variant.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly when creating the variant.
  
  
  
  Check Form Class Configuration:
  
  Verify that the form class is correctly configured in the system.
  Use transaction SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings and ensure that the form class is properly set up.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variants and form classes.
  Check with your SAP security team if there are any missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or help files related to the specific report or transaction to understand the requirements for variants.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error U1306 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for the specific module or report you are working with to understand the requirements for variants and form classes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the U1306 error and successfully execute the desired report or transaction.