How To Fix WXP285 - Variant &1 not yet created for program &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 285

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

What causes this issue?

You want to save your data in the database. The data is, however,
inconsistent as variant &V1& does not exist for programm &V2&.

System Response

The entry for the variant was deleted. The data is then saved.

How to fix this error?

Choose one of the following procedures:
Correct your entry for the variant and save your data once again.
Create variant &V1& in the detail screen for maintenance via "Maintain
variant".

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 WXP285 - Variant &1 not yet created for program &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP285 Variant &1 not yet created for program &2
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to execute a Web Dynpro application or a report with a variant that has not been created or saved yet for the specified program. In other words, the system expects a variant (a saved set of input parameters) to exist for the program, but it cannot find one with the given name.
  
  &1 = Variant name
  &2 = Program name
  
  The variant might be missing because:
  
  It was never created.
  It was deleted.
  You have a typo in the variant name.
  The variant exists in a different client or user context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Variant:
  
  Go to the program (transaction SE38 or SA38).
  Enter the program name (&2).
  Click on "Variants" ? "Save as Variant".
  Enter the variant name (&1) and save the required selection parameters.
  Save the variant.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Name:
  
  Verify that the variant name you are using is correct and matches exactly (case-sensitive).
  
  
  
  Check User and Client:
  
  Variants are client-specific and user-specific (depending on how they are saved).
  Make sure you are logged into the correct client.
  Check if the variant is saved as a global variant or user-specific variant.
  
  
  
  Use Existing Variant:
  
  If you do not want to create a new variant, use an existing variant name that is already created for the program.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have authorization to access the variant or program.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SE38 / SA38: To create or manage variants for ABAP reports.
  Transaction SHD0: To create transaction variants.
  Variants in SAP: Variants are used to save input parameters for reports or programs to avoid entering them repeatedly.
  Web Dynpro Applications: Sometimes variants are used to predefine selection screens or input parameters.
  SAP Note / Documentation: Check SAP Notes or help documentation for specific program-related variant requirements.
  
  
  Summary:
  The message WXP285 indicates that the system expects a variant for a program but cannot find it. Creating the variant or correcting the variant name resolves the issue.
  
  If you need help creating a variant or further troubleshooting, please provide the program and variant names, and I can guide you step-by-step.