How To Fix BK139 - Screen variant & is not valid

BK139 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Screen variant & is not valid

What causes this issue?

Screen variant &V1& is invalid.
Either
the variant has not been created yet
the variant has been set to inactive

System Response

List entry is not possible with the screen variant entered.

How to fix this error?

Use configuration in CO actual postings to check whether screen variant
&V1& exists or is set to inactive.
To create, display, or reverse a document with screen variant &V1&,
proceed as follows:

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

If the screen variant does not exist, create it, using the name &V1&.
If the screen variant is not active, activate it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK139 - Screen variant & is not valid ?

  The SAP error message BK139, which states "Screen variant & is not valid," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules when a user attempts to access a screen variant that either does not exist or is not valid for the current transaction or context.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Screen Variant: The screen variant specified does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified screen variant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The screen variant may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the screen variant was transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or may be missing dependencies.
  User-Specific Settings: The screen variant may be user-specific and not available for all users.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Screen Variant: Verify that the screen variant you are trying to use actually exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction and checking the available screen