How To Fix WZ858 - Specify a valid report or variant name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 858

• Message text: Specify a valid report or variant name

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WZ858 - Specify a valid report or variant name:
  
  Error Message
  WZ858: Specify a valid report or variant name
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to execute a report or a job in SAP and the system cannot find or recognize the report name or the variant name you have entered. The reasons can include:
  
  The report name entered does not exist in the system.
  The variant name specified is not valid or does not exist for the given report.
  Typographical errors in the report or variant name.
  The report or variant might have been deleted or is not transported to the current system.
  Authorization issues preventing access to the report or variant.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error:
  
  
  Check the Report Name:
  
  Verify that the report name you entered is correct.
  Use transaction SE38 or SA38 to check if the report exists.
  If you are scheduling a job, ensure the report name is correctly specified in the job definition.
  
  
  
  Check the Variant Name:
  
  If you are using a variant, verify that the variant exists for the specified report.
  Use transaction SE38 ? enter the report name ? choose Variants ? check if the variant is listed.
  Ensure the variant name is spelled correctly and corresponds to the report.
  
  
  
  Create or Correct the Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create a new variant with the required selection criteria.
  If the variant is incorrect, correct or recreate it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to execute the report and use the variant.
  Check with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the report or variant was recently transported, verify that the transport was successful.
  Check if the report or variant exists in the current system (Development, Quality, Production).
  
  
  
  Job Scheduling:
  
  If the error occurs during job scheduling (SM36), verify the report and variant names in the job definition.
  Re-enter or select the report and variant from the list to avoid typos.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38 - ABAP Editor (to check reports and variants)
  SA38 - Execute ABAP Program
  SM36 - Define Background Job
  SM37 - Job Monitoring
  
  
  SAP Notes: Sometimes SAP releases notes related to specific reports or variants causing issues.
  Authorization Objects: Check objects like S_PROGRAM, S_VARIANT for report and variant access.
  Variant Management: Variants are stored in table VARID and linked to reports in TRDIR.
  
  
  Summary
  The error WZ858 indicates that the system cannot find or validate the report or variant name you specified. Double-check the spelling, existence, and authorization of the report and variant. Correct or create the variant if necessary, and ensure the report is available in the system.
  
  If you provide the context where this error occurs (e.g., during job scheduling, report execution, or variant selection), I can give more tailored advice.