How To Fix BFIBL02185 - &1 variants deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 185

• Message text: &1 variants deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02185 - &1 variants deleted ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02185 typically indicates that a specific variant of a report or program has been deleted. This error is often encountered in the context of financial accounting or reporting within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with variants for reports or transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Variants: The most common cause of this error is that the variant specified in the report or transaction has been deleted from the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant, leading to the perception that it has been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the transport did not include the variant, it may appear as deleted in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Existence: Verify if the variant still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs) and checking the variants associated with the program.
  Recreate the Variant: If the variant has indeed been deleted, you can recreate it by going to the transaction where the variant is used and setting it up again.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the variant was included in the transport request. If not, you may need to recreate it in the target system.
  Consult with Basis Team: If you suspect that the issue is related to system configuration or transport, consult with your SAP Basis team for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE93 (Transaction Codes), and SU01 (User Maintenance) for managing variants and user authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions for specific scenarios.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to variant management and report execution to understand how variants are created, modified, and deleted.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.