How To Fix BT073 - Failed to read the selected variant from internal table

BT073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Failed to read the selected variant from internal table

What causes this issue?

The background processing system was unable to perform the operation
named in the message on an internal table. Before this message can be
issued, the background processing system was able to create the internal
table and (depending upon the operation in the message) also was able to
fill the internal table.
In general, this error message means that a serious problem has occurred
in your host system. For example, the internal table may have been
overwritten in main memory.

System Response

Function terminated.

How to fix this error?

To analyze this problem, start by checking for relevant messages in the
<DS:TRAN.SM21>SAP system log</> and in the system log of your host
system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT073 - Failed to read the selected variant from internal table ?

  The SAP error message BT073, which states "Failed to read the selected variant from internal table," typically occurs when there is an issue with the variant selection in a report or transaction. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Deleted Variant: The variant you are trying to access may have been deleted or does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Corrupted Variant: The variant data may be corrupted or improperly configured.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues with the SAP system, such as problems with the internal tables or database inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used and check if the variant still exists. You can do this by navigating to the variant selection screen and looking for the variant name.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing, you may need to