How To Fix W_PARA001 - Variant &1 for parallel processing does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_PARA - Messages for Parallel Processing Variants

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Variant &1 for parallel processing does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_PARA001 - Variant &1 for parallel processing does not exist ?

  The SAP error message W_PARA001 indicates that a variant for parallel processing does not exist for the specified variant name (denoted as &1). This error typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or a program that is set up for parallel processing, but the required variant for that process has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant for the report or program is not created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Variant Name: The variant name provided may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the parallel processing setup.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Missing Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the report or program that is generating the error.
  Navigate to the variant selection screen.
  Create a new variant with the required parameters and save it.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Name:
  
  Ensure that the variant name you are using is correct. Double-check for any typos or incorrect naming conventions.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. You may need to check the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Check Parallel Processing Configuration:
  
  If you are using a custom program or report, ensure that the parallel processing settings are correctly configured. This may involve checking the program code or the settings in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for the specific report or program to understand the requirements for parallel processing and variants.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report) to manage and execute reports.
  Parallel Processing: Understand how parallel processing works in SAP and the specific requirements for setting up variants for reports that utilize this feature.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the W_PARA001 error and successfully execute the report or program with the required variant for parallel processing.