How To Fix XM074 - Variants are still not defined for report &2

XM074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XM - XMI interface and SMAPIS messages to XMI log

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Variants are still not defined for report &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XM074 - Variants are still not defined for report &2 ?

  The SAP error message XM074, which states "Variants are still not defined for report &2," typically occurs when you attempt to execute a report in SAP that requires a variant for its execution, but no variant has been defined for that specific report.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Variants Defined: The primary cause of this error is that there are no variants created for the specified report. Variants are used to store specific selection criteria for reports, and if none exist, the system cannot execute the report with predefined parameters.
  Incorrect Report Name: Sometimes, the report name specified might be incorrect, leading to the system not finding any associated variants.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the variants for the report.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Variant:
  
  Navigate to the report in question.
  Execute the report in the standard way (transaction code or menu path).
  Enter the selection criteria you want to save.
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