How To Fix VW035 - Variant & in report & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Variant & in report & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW035 - Variant & in report & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message VW035 indicates that a variant specified in a report does not exist. This error typically occurs when a user tries to execute a report using a variant that has either been deleted, never existed, or is not accessible to the user due to authorization issues.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant name specified does not exist in the system.
  Deleted Variant: The variant may have been deleted by another user or during a system cleanup.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the variant.
  Incorrect Input: The variant name may have been entered incorrectly, including typographical errors.
  Client-Specific Variants: The variant may exist in a different client, and the user is trying to access it in a different client.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the report transaction (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Use the "Variants" button to check if the specified variant exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new variant.
  
  
  
  Create a New Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing, create a new one by executing the report and saving the desired selection criteria as a variant.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or SU53.
  
  
  
  Correct Input:
  
  Ensure that the variant name is entered correctly, without any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Check Client:
  
  Verify that you are in the correct client where the variant is supposed to exist. If the variant was created in a different client, you will need to switch to that client.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any system issues or logs that might indicate why the variant is not accessible.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to run reports)
  SE93: Transaction Codes (to check for custom transactions)
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific report or variant management.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on variant management and report execution.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VW035 error and successfully execute the report with the desired variant.