How To Fix BK090 - Variant & from document & is invalid; processing on detail screen.


BK090 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

  • Message number: 090

  • Message text: Variant & from document & is invalid; processing on detail screen.

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  • What causes this issue?

    You entered cost accounting document number &V2&. This document was
    entered with screen variant &V1&, which is no longer valid.
    This may be caused by the following:
    The variant was deleted after the document was entered
    The variant was deactivated after the document was entered

    System Response

    A document with an invalid screen variant cannot be processed or output
    using a list screen, but only by using the detail screen.
    If the given document has an invalid screen variant, this has the
    following effects:

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

    For document entry:
    If the document is used as a template, the new document cannot be
    entered using a list screen.
    For new documents, the standard system variant <ZH>&V3&</> (detail
    screen) is set. The document can therefore be processed or released
    only by using the <ZH>Detail Screen</>.
    The system ignores a variant specified on the initial screen.
    For document display/reversal:
    The document can be released only by using the detail screen.

    How to fix this error?

    In the system settings for Cost Center Accounting under <ZK>Actual
    Postings</>, check to see if screen variant &V1& has been deleted or
    deactivated.
    To enter, display, or reverse a document with variant &V1&, proceed as
    follows:
    If the variant was deleted, you need to recreate the variant with the
    name &V1&.
    If the variant is inactive, you need to reactivate it.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


BK090 - Details

  • The SAP error message BK090 typically indicates that there is an issue with a variant that is being used in a financial transaction or report. The message states that the variant specified is invalid, which can occur for several reasons. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
    Causes:
    
    Incorrect Variant Name: The variant name specified in the transaction may not exist or may have been deleted.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
    Data Inconsistencies: The variant may be associated with a document or data that has been changed or deleted, leading to inconsistencies.
    
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the variant being used. Solutions: Check Variant Name: Verify that the variant name entered is correct. You can do this by navigating to the variant management screen and checking if the variant exists. Review Authorizations: Ensure

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