How To Fix WXP282 - Variant &2 that has been assigned does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 282

• Message text: Variant &2 that has been assigned does not exist

What causes this issue?

You want to execute automatic planning &V1&. Variant &V2& was assigned
to this planning. This variant does not exist in the system.

System Response

Automatic planning cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Create the required variant for planning scenario/planning step &V4&/
&V5& in Customizing for <DS:CHAP.WIS_PLAN_0100>automatic planning</>
&V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP282 - Variant &2 that has been assigned does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP282 - Variant &2 that has been assigned does not exist
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a variant specified in a report, program, or transaction does not exist in the system. Variants in SAP are used to save input values for reports or transactions to simplify repetitive tasks. If the system tries to call or assign a variant that has been deleted, renamed, or never created, it triggers this error.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The variant name assigned in a program or transaction is incorrect or misspelled.
  The variant was deleted or is not maintained in the system.
  The variant belongs to a different user or client and is not available in the current context.
  The program or report is trying to use a variant that was never created.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction or report where the variant is used.
  Use the "Variants" button or menu option