How To Fix WWP1021 - Start variant not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WWP1 - Planning Workbench

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Start variant not found

What causes this issue?

The start variant you selected cannot be found.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select a new start variant via <ls>Edit</> -> <ls>Select start variant
</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WWP1021 - Start variant not found ?

  The SAP error message WWP1021: Start variant not found typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or a program that requires a specific variant to be defined, but the system cannot find the specified variant. Variants in SAP are used to store specific selection criteria for reports and programs, allowing users to execute them with predefined parameters.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant does not exist in the system. This could be due to it being deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Variant Name: The name of the variant provided in the execution command is incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the report or program (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Use the "Variants" button to check if the variant exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing, create a new variant with the required selection criteria.
  If the variant exists but is not functioning correctly, you may need to modify it.
  
  
  
  Verify Variant Name:
  
  Ensure that the variant name is spelled correctly and matches the expected name in the program.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked with the help of a security administrator.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variant was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and activated properly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to the specific report or program to understand the expected variants and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE93 (Transaction Codes), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE37 (Function Modules) can be useful for checking and managing variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report or program you are working with.
  User Forums: SAP Community and other forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact your SAP support team for further assistance.