How To Fix UPS1089 - Variant &1 does not exist for planning sequence &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPS1 - SEM-BPS Status and Tracking System Messages

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Variant &1 does not exist for planning sequence &2

What causes this issue?

Variant &V1& for BI planning sequence &V2& does not exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use an existing variant for a BI planning sequence. You can use a value
help for the corresponding field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPS1089 - Variant &1 does not exist for planning sequence &2 ?

  The SAP error message UPS1089 indicates that a specific variant for a planning sequence does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to execute a planning sequence that references a variant that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant specified in the planning sequence does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Variant Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the variant name provided.
  Deleted Variant: The variant may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction or application where the planning sequence is defined.
  Verify that the variant specified in the error message exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant area (e.g., transaction code for variants) and checking the list of available variants.
  
  
  
  Correct the Variant Name:
  
  If there is a typo or incorrect name, correct it in the planning sequence configuration.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you may need to create it again or restore it if it was deleted. Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the planning sequence has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing variants and planning sequences.
  
  
  
  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: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning sequences or /SAPAPO/VARIANT for managing variants.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on planning sequences and variants in your specific SAP module (IBP or APO).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UPS1089 error and successfully execute your planning sequence.