How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE226 - No variants found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 226

• Message text: No variants found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE226 - No variants found ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE226: No variants found:
  
  Error Message:
  WSD_MESSAGE226: No variants found
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP when a program, report, or transaction expects to find one or more variants (predefined sets of input parameters) but none are available or found in the system for the specified report or selection screen.
  Variants in SAP are used to save input parameters for reports or transactions so that users can quickly execute them without re-entering the same data repeatedly.
  Common causes include:
  
  No variants have been created for the report or program.
  The variants exist but are not accessible due to authorization restrictions.
  The variants exist but are saved under a different user or client.
  The program or transaction is looking for variants with specific naming conventions or attributes that do not match any existing variants.
  The variant selection screen or logic is incorrectly implemented or corrupted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Variants:
  
  Go to the report or transaction in question.
  Use the Variants button or menu option to check if any variants exist.
  If no variants exist, create a new variant with the required selection parameters.
  
  
  
  Create a Variant:
  
  Execute the report or transaction.
  Enter the desired selection criteria.
  Click on Save as Variant.
  Provide a meaningful name and description.
  Save the variant.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to view or use variants.
  Authorization objects related to variants include S_VARIANT and S_PROGRAM.
  If authorization is missing, request the appropriate roles from your security team.
  
  
  
  Check Client and User:
  
  Variants are client-specific and user-specific.
  Make sure you are logged into the correct client.
  Check if the variant was created by the same user or is marked as global (available to all users).
  
  
  
  Check Variant Naming or Selection Logic:
  
  If the program expects variants with specific names or attributes, verify that such variants exist.
  Review the program code or configuration to understand variant selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Technical Check:
  
  If the error persists, check for any custom code or enhancements that might affect variant handling.
  Debug the program to see why variants are not found.
  Check for SAP Notes related to the specific program or transaction.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction to Manage Variants:  
  
  SE38 or SA38 to run reports and manage variants.
  SHD0 for transaction variants.
  SE93 to check transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_VARIANT – Authorization for variants.
  S_PROGRAM – Authorization for programs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WSD_MESSAGE226 or the specific program/report.
  Check SAP Help Portal for documentation on variants.
  
  
  
  Variant Types:
  
  User-specific variants.
  Global variants (available to all users).
  Transportable variants (can be moved between systems).
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No variants exist or accessible for the report/program.
  
  
  Solution
  Create required variants, check authorizations, verify client/user, and review program logic.
  
  
  Related
  Use SE38/SA38 to manage variants; check authorizations S_VARIANT and S_PROGRAM; consult SAP Notes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or program name where this error occurs, I can help with more tailored advice.