How To Fix 10065 - Variant & is not protected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 10 - Customizing: Process Industries

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Variant & is not protected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 10065 - Variant & is not protected ?

  The SAP error message "10065 Variant & is not protected" typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that uses a variant that is not protected. Variants in SAP are used to store specific selection criteria for reports, allowing users to quickly run reports with predefined settings.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the variant you are trying to use is not protected, meaning that it can be modified or deleted by any user. This can happen if:
  
  The variant was created without the necessary protection settings.
  The variant was created by a user who does not have the appropriate authorization to protect it.
  The variant has been modified or deleted by another user.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variant Protection:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Open the variant using the "Variants" button.
  Check if the variant is marked as protected. If not, you may need to protect it.
  
  
  
  Protect the Variant:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can protect the variant by:
  
  Going to the variant maintenance screen.
  Selecting the variant and choosing the option to protect it (usually found in the menu under "Variants" or "Protect").
  
  
  Ensure that the variant is saved after making changes.
  
  
  
  Create a New Variant:
  
  If you cannot protect the existing variant, consider creating a new variant with the same selection criteria and ensuring that it is protected during creation.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create and protect variants. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on managing variants and their protection settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to run reports)
  SE93: Transaction Codes (to check for custom transactions)
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check your user role and authorizations related to variant management. You may need to work with your SAP security team to ensure you have the right permissions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to variants and error messages.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully use the desired variant in your SAP environment.