How To Fix AH321 - For ENDIF variant in step &1 there is no corresponding IF variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 321

• Message text: For ENDIF variant in step &1 there is no corresponding IF variant

What causes this issue?

When the rate steps or schema steps were being checked, a step with
variant END
this step.

System Response

The rate or schema is inconsistent and cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

In rate: delete the END
step.
In schema: you have deactivated an
corresponding END
steps.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH321 - For ENDIF variant in step &1 there is no corresponding IF variant ?

  The SAP error message AH321 indicates that there is an issue with the use of conditional statements in a variant of a report or program. Specifically, it means that there is an ENDIF statement in the variant that does not have a corresponding IF statement. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when using conditional logic in ABAP programs.
  Cause:
  
  Missing IF Statement: The most common cause is that an IF statement is missing before the ENDIF in the variant configuration.
  Incorrect Variant Configuration: The variant may have been incorrectly configured, leading to mismatched conditional statements.
  Manual Edits: If the variant was manually edited, it might have introduced inconsistencies in the conditional logic.
  Program Logic Changes: Changes in the underlying program logic that affect the conditional statements without updating the variant accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Variant Configuration: Review the variant configuration to ensure that every ENDIF has a corresponding IF. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the variant in question.
  Checking the logic and ensuring that all conditional statements are properly paired.
  
  
  
  Edit the Variant: If you find that an IF statement is missing, you can edit the variant to add the necessary IF statement before the ENDIF.
  
  
  Recreate the Variant: If the variant is too complex or corrupted, consider recreating it from scratch to ensure that all conditional logic is correctly implemented.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly configure variants and use conditional statements.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the variant to ensure that it works as expected and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Programming: Understanding the basics of ABAP programming and how conditional statements work can help in troubleshooting this error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AH321 error and ensure that your variant is correctly configured.