How To Fix WXP284 - Variant &1 not yet created for program &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 284

• Message text: Variant &1 not yet created for program &2

What causes this issue?

The variant which you have entered (&V1&) has not been created for
program &V2&.

System Response

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

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How to fix this error?

Re-set your entries and select the "Maintain variants" function to
create the desired variants.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP284 - Variant &1 not yet created for program &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP284 Variant &1 not yet created for program &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to execute a Web Dynpro application or a report with a specific variant that has not been created or saved yet for the given program. In other words, the system expects a variant (a saved set of input parameters) to exist for the program, but it cannot find it.
  
  &1 = Variant name you tried to use.
  &2 = Program name for which the variant is missing.
  
  This typically happens when:
  
  You try to run a report or Web Dynpro application with a variant that was never created.
  The variant was deleted or not transported to the current system.
  The variant name is misspelled or incorrect.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Create the Variant:
  
  Go to the program/report in transaction SA38 or SE38.
  Enter the program name (&2).
  Click on Variants ? Save as Variant.
  Enter the variant name (&1) and save the variant with the required selection parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Name:
  
  Verify that the variant name you are using is correct and exists.
  Use transaction SE38 ? Program ? Variants ? Display to check existing variants.
  
  
  
  Transport Variant:
  
  If the variant exists in a development system but not in the current system, transport the variant to the target system.
  
  
  
  Adjust Program or Application:
  
  If the variant is hardcoded or expected by the program, ensure the variant is created or modify the program to handle missing variants gracefully.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have authorization to use or create variants for the program.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Variants are used to save input parameters for reports or programs to avoid entering them repeatedly.
  This message is a warning (WXP), so the program might still run with default parameters if the variant is missing, but it depends on the program logic.
  In Web Dynpro applications, variants can be used to predefine filter or selection screen values.
  If you are using a custom program, check with the developer if the variant is mandatory.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WXP284 Variant &1 not yet created for program &2
  
  
  Cause
  Variant &1 does not exist for program &2
  
  
  Solution
  Create the variant &1 for program &2 or correct the variant name
  
  
  Transaction to create variant
  SE38 / SA38 ? Program ? Variants ? Save as Variant
  
  
  Notes
  Variant might be missing due to deletion, transport issues, or typo
  
  
  
  
  If you need help creating a variant or checking existing variants, I can guide you through the steps!