How To Fix UC801 - No variant &2 is defined for program &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UC - FI/CO Data transfer: errors during transfer

• Message number: 801

• Message text: No variant &2 is defined for program &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UC801 - No variant &2 is defined for program &1 ?

  The SAP error message UC801 indicates that there is no variant defined for a specific program in the SAP system. This error typically occurs when a job or report is scheduled to run with a variant that does not exist or has not been created for the specified program.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The most common cause is that the variant specified in the job or report does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Program Name: The program name specified might be incorrect, leading to the system not finding the associated variant.
  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 code for the program (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Enter the program name and click on the "Variants" button to check if the specified variant exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create a new variant by clicking on the "Create" button in the variants screen.
  If the variant exists but is not correctly configured, modify it as needed.
  
  
  
  Verify Program Name:
  
  Ensure that the program name specified in the job or report is correct. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Variants:
  
  If the variant was created in a different environment, ensure that it has been transported to the current environment. You may need to check with your Basis team to confirm this.
  
  
  
  Job Scheduling:
  
  If the error occurs during job scheduling, ensure that the job is configured correctly and that the correct variant is selected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38: For executing ABAP programs and managing variants.
  SM37: For monitoring job execution and checking job logs.
  SE11: For checking database tables if needed.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing variants and job scheduling.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UC801 error and ensure that the required variant is available for the specified program.