How To Fix WT411 - Selection variant does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WT - Retail: Replenishment

• Message number: 411

• Message text: Selection variant does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WT411 - Selection variant does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WT411: Selection variant does not exist:
  
  Error Message: WT411 - Selection variant does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a program or transaction tries to access a selection variant (also called a variant) that is not available in the system. A selection variant is a saved set of input values for a report or transaction, used to simplify repetitive data entry.
  Common reasons for this error include:
  
  The selection variant name specified does not exist in the system.
  The variant was deleted or never created.
  Typographical error in the variant name.
  The variant is client-specific and is being accessed from a different client.
  Authorization issues preventing access to the variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Name:
  
  Verify the exact name of the selection variant being called.
  Ensure there are no spelling mistakes or extra spaces.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE38 or SA38 to run the report.
  On the selection screen, click on Get Variant (or use the menu: Variants > Get) and check if the variant exists.
  Alternatively, use transaction SE93 or SE80 to check the program and its variants.
  
  
  
  Create or Recreate Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create it:
  
  Run the report or transaction.
  Enter the desired selection criteria.
  Save the variant with the required name.
  
  
  If the variant was deleted, recreate it.
  
  
  
  Check Client and Authorization:
  
  Ensure you are in the correct client where the variant exists.
  Check if you have authorization to access the variant.
  
  
  
  Check Program or Custom Code:
  
  If the variant is called from custom code or a batch job, verify the variant name in the code or job definition.
  Correct the variant name if necessary.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the variant was transported from another system, ensure the transport was successful.
  Sometimes variants are client-specific and may not transport correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction to Manage Variants:  
  
  SE38 / SA38: Run reports and manage variants.
  SHD0: Screen variants (different from selection variants).
  SM37: Check batch jobs that might be using the variant.
  
  
  
  Tables storing variants:  
  
  VARID: Stores variant names and related info.
  VARI: Stores variant data.
  
  
  
  Notes and SAP Help:
  
  SAP Notes related to variant issues can be searched on the SAP Support Portal.
  Check for OSS notes if the problem persists after verifying the above.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WT411 - Selection variant does not exist
  
  
  Cause
  Variant name missing, deleted, or incorrect
  
  
  Solution
  Verify variant name, create/recreate variant, check client and authorization
  
  
  Transactions
  SE38, SA38, SM37
  
  
  Tables
  VARID, VARI
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context where this error occurs (e.g., during batch job execution, report run, or custom program), I can help with more specific steps.