How To Fix 76013 - Variant maintenance is currently locked for report &1

76013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 76 - HR: Error Messages in Payroll Calendar

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Variant maintenance is currently locked for report &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 76013 - Variant maintenance is currently locked for report &1 ?

  The SAP error message 76013, which states "Variant maintenance is currently locked for report &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a variant for a report that is currently locked by another user or process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when another user is editing the variant, or if a background job is running that uses the same variant.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or using the variant for the specified report.
  Background Job: A background job is running that utilizes the same variant, causing it to be locked.
  System Lock: The system may have a temporary lock due to a previous session that did not close properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is editing the variant, you may need to wait until they finish and then try again.
  Check Background Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check if there are any background jobs running