How To Fix AUT109 - Invalid variant called

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUT - Messages for Enhancement for Audit Trails

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Invalid variant called

What causes this issue?

You have run program AUT_REP10 with an invalid variant.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the variant. It may only be assigned to one selection screen.
Only the subscreens 0140, 0150, 0160, and 0170 are valid.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUT109 - Invalid variant called ?

  The SAP error message AUT109: Invalid variant called typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction using a variant that does not exist or is not valid in the context of the report or transaction being executed. Variants in SAP are used to store specific selection criteria for reports, allowing users to run them with predefined settings.
  Causes of AUT109 Error
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant specified does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Variant Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the variant name.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Deleted or Inactive Variants: The variant may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Contextual Issues: The variant may not be applicable for the specific report or transaction being executed.
  
  Solutions to AUT109 Error
  
  
  Check Variant Name:
  
  Verify that the variant name is spelled correctly and exists in the system.
  Use the variant selection screen to search for the variant.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create a new variant with the required selection criteria.
  If the variant exists but is incorrect, modify it to ensure it meets the necessary criteria.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Review Variant Status:
  
  Check if the variant has been deleted or marked as inactive. If so, you may need to recreate it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the documentation for the specific report or transaction to ensure that the variant is applicable and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report) to check and manage variants.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the AUT109 error.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to create and manage variants effectively to avoid such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AUT109 error and successfully execute the desired report or transaction.