How To Fix BK137 - Screen variant & was transferred from document &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Screen variant & was transferred from document &

What causes this issue?

You entered CO document &V2& as a reference document. This document was
created with screen variant &V1&. The screen variant is also
transferred for the new document.
The SAP System ignores the given screen variant &V3&.

System Response

If you enter a reference document, the new document is always created
in the list screen of the reference document's screen variant.
Any screen variant entered on the initial screen is ignored.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK137 - Screen variant & was transferred from document & ?

  The SAP error message BK137 typically indicates an issue related to the screen variant in the context of financial accounting or controlling documents. This error can occur when a user attempts to access or process a document, but the system cannot find the appropriate screen variant that is required for the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Screen Variant: The specified screen variant may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified screen variant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system that prevents the screen variant from being recognized.
  Transport Issues: If the screen variant was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Screen Variants: Verify if the screen variant exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction and checking the available screen variants.
  Create or Modify Screen Variant: If the screen variant is missing, you may need to create a new one or modify an existing one to meet your requirements.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the screen variant. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the system.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to screen variants in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling) to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs to identify any errors that occurred during the transport process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE93 (for screen variants) or SE80 (for development objects) to manage screen variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on managing screen variants and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.