How To Fix VR475 - Please enter correct list variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 475

• Message text: Please enter correct list variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR475 - Please enter correct list variant ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR475 - Please enter correct list variant
  
  Cause:
  The error message VR475 occurs when a user tries to execute a report or transaction that requires a list variant, but the variant entered is either:
  
  Not existing in the system.
  Incorrectly specified.
  Corrupted or invalid for the report/program being executed.
  
  In SAP, a list variant is a saved set of selection criteria or layout settings for reports. If the system cannot find or validate the variant name provided, it throws this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Variant Name:
  
  Verify that the variant name you entered exists.
  Use the search help (F4) on the variant input field to select a valid variant.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Validity:
  
  Go to transaction SE38 or SA38.
  Enter the program/report name.
  Click on Variants ? Change or Display.
  Check if the variant exists and is valid for the report.
  
  
  
  Create a New Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist or is invalid, create a new variant with the correct selection criteria.
  Save it with a meaningful name.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have authorization to use the variant.
  Sometimes variants are restricted by user or user group.
  
  
  
  Check Program/Report Compatibility:
  
  Make sure the variant is created for the correct program/report.
  Variants are program-specific; using a variant from another report will cause this error.
  
  
  
  Clear or Reset Variant Field:
  
  If unsure, clear the variant field and try running the report without a variant or with a different variant.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38, SA38 (for report execution and variant management)
  Variant Management: Variants are managed per program and stored in table VARID.
  SAP Notes: Sometimes, this error can be related to specific SAP Notes if caused by system bugs.
  User Help: Use F4 help on the variant field to avoid typing errors.
  Authorization Objects: Check authorization object S_VARIANT for variant usage permissions.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VR475 - Please enter correct list variant means the system cannot find or validate the variant you entered. Verify the variant name, create or select a valid variant, and ensure it matches the report/program you are running.
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or report you are running, I can help with more tailored steps.