How To Fix BAPI1080031 - Transfer of discontinued variants not yet programmed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BAPI1080 - Message - BAPIS for BOR object BUS1080 (Mat. BOMs)

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Transfer of discontinued variants not yet programmed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BAPI1080031 - Transfer of discontinued variants not yet programmed ?

  The SAP error message BAPI1080031 indicates that there is an attempt to transfer a discontinued variant using a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface), but the system does not support this action because the variant has been marked as discontinued.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A variant that has been marked as discontinued is being processed or transferred through a BAPI.
  The system is designed to prevent the transfer of such variants to maintain data integrity and avoid issues related to obsolete or unsupported configurations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Variant Status:
  
  Verify the status of the variant in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction codes like SE38 for ABAP programs or SE11 for data dictionary objects) and checking the variant's details.
  
  
  
  Use an Active Variant:
  
  If the variant is indeed discontinued, you will need to either:
  
  Create a new variant that is active and meets your requirements.
  Modify the existing process to use a different, active variant.
  
  
  
  
  
  Update the BAPI Call:
  
  Ensure that the BAPI call you are making does not reference any discontinued variants. Update the parameters being passed to the BAPI to use valid, active variants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to the specific BAPI you are using to understand its requirements and limitations regarding variants.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you believe that the variant should not be marked as discontinued or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Each BAPI has specific documentation that outlines its parameters and expected behavior. Make sure to refer to the official SAP documentation for the BAPI you are using.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this issue or provide additional context or fixes.
  Change Management: If variants are frequently being discontinued, consider implementing a change management process to track and manage variants more effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully transfer the required data without encountering the BAPI1080031 message.