How To Fix VLA011 - Report was started with user-specific variant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VLA - General Output Class for Delivery

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Report was started with user-specific variant &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VLA011 - Report was started with user-specific variant & ?

  The SAP error message VLA011 indicates that a report was started with a user-specific variant that is not available or cannot be executed. This typically occurs when a user tries to run a report using a variant that either does not exist or is not accessible due to authorization issues or other reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The specified variant may have been deleted or never created.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  User-Specific Variants: The variant is user-specific and is not available to other users or has been created by a different user.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was created in a different system (e.g., development) and not transported to the current system (e.g., production), it may not be available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the report transaction and check if the variant exists by using the variant selection screen.
  If the variant does not exist, you may need to create it again.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing, create a new variant with the required parameters.
  If the variant is user-specific and needs to be shared, consider creating a global variant.
  
  
  
  Transport Variants:
  
  If the variant was created in a different environment, ensure that it is transported to the current environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report to understand how variants are managed and any specific requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE38 or SA38 to run reports and manage variants.
  User Variants: Variants can be user-specific or global. User-specific variants are only accessible by the user who created them.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report or variant management.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.