How To Fix AH247 - Variant &1 is still in use - see 'where-used list'

AH247 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Variant &1 is still in use - see 'where-used list'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH247 - Variant &1 is still in use - see 'where-used list' ?

  The SAP error message AH247 indicates that a variant (a saved set of parameters for a report or transaction) is still in use and cannot be deleted or modified. This typically occurs when the variant is being referenced in some way, such as being assigned to a job, used in a report, or linked to a user.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Jobs: The variant is currently being used in a scheduled job or background processing.
  User Assignments: The variant is assigned to a user or a group of users.
  Report Usage: The variant is being used in a report or transaction that is currently active.
  Dependencies: There may be other objects or processes that depend on the variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AH247 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Where-Used List:
  
  Use the "Where-Used List" functionality in SAP to identify where the variant is being used. This can typically be accessed from the variant management screen.
  Navigate to the transaction where