How To Fix WZ095 - Specify a variant for report &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 095

• Message text: Specify a variant for report &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ095 - Specify a variant for report & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WZ095 Specify a variant for report &
  
  Cause:
  This message appears when you try to execute a report in SAP that requires a variant to be specified, but no variant has been provided. Some reports are designed to run only with a variant because they need predefined selection criteria to execute properly. If you attempt to run such a report without selecting or creating a variant, SAP will prompt you with this message.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Report Variants in SAP are saved sets of input parameters or selection criteria for reports.
  Certain reports are configured to mandate a variant to ensure consistent and valid input.
  Running the report without a variant can lead to incomplete or incorrect data retrieval, so SAP enforces this check.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify an existing variant:
  
  When prompted, choose a variant from the list of available variants for the report.
  You can select a variant by clicking the "Variants" button on the selection screen or entering the variant name directly.
  
  
  
  Create a new variant:
  
  If no suitable variant exists, create one by entering the required selection criteria on the report selection screen.
  Then save these criteria as a variant by clicking the "Save as Variant" button.
  After saving, run the report again specifying the newly created variant.
  
  
  
  Check report settings:
  
  If you are a developer or system administrator, verify if the report is set to require a variant.
  This can be checked in the report attributes or program code (e.g., using REUSE_ALV_VARIANT_F4 or similar function modules).
  If appropriate, the report can be adjusted to allow execution without a variant.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error typically occurs in custom or standard reports run via transaction codes like SE38, SA38, or custom transactions.
  Variants Management: Variants help automate report execution and ensure consistent reporting.
  Authorization: Ensure you have authorization to create or use variants for the report.
  SAP Notes: If this message appears unexpectedly, check SAP Notes or OSS for any known issues related to the specific report.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Report requires a variant but none given
  
  
  Solution
  Specify or create a variant before running the report
  
  
  Related Info
  Variants store selection criteria; some reports mandate variants for execution
  
  
  
  
  If you need help creating or managing variants, you can refer to SAP documentation or use transaction SE38 to open the report, enter selection criteria, and save variants via the "Save as Variant" button.