How To Fix >1605 - Error calling function mod &1 (reading variants for activity category &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >1 - Shockwave SAPGUI message handling

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Error calling function mod &1 (reading variants for activity category &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >1605 - Error calling function mod &1 (reading variants for activity category &2) ?

  The SAP error message 1605 typically indicates an issue related to the reading of variants for a specific activity category in the context of a function module. This error can occur in various scenarios, often when dealing with reports, variants, or specific configurations in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message 1605 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Variants: The variant for the specified activity category may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variants for the specified activity category.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system that prevents the proper reading of variants.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the variants or the activity category.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction where the error occurred and check if the variant for the specified activity category exists.
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