How To Fix BT075 - Variant & is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Variant & is invalid

What causes this issue?

You have entered an ABAP/4 variant name that is not known to the SAP
system. You may have mistyped the name, or the variant has not yet been
created.

System Response

No action taken.

How to fix this error?

<DS:TRAN.SA38>Check the variant name</> and correct your specification.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT075 - Variant & is invalid ?

  The SAP error message BT075, which states "Variant & is invalid," typically occurs when there is an issue with a variant that is being used in a report or transaction. Variants in SAP are used to store user-specific settings for reports, allowing users to execute them with predefined parameters.
  Causes of BT075 Error
  
  Deleted or Inactive Variant: The variant you are trying to use may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Incorrect Variant Name: The variant name may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not being able to find it.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or system errors.
  
  Solutions to BT075 Error
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used and check if the variant exists. You can usually do this by selecting the variant dropdown or using the variant management options.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing or invalid, you may need to recreate it. Ensure that you save it correctly after setting the desired parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the user management transaction (SU01).
  
  
  
  Correct Variant Name:
  
  Double-check the spelling and format of the variant name you are trying to use. Ensure that it matches exactly with what is stored in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variant was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully moved to the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any underlying technical issues or database inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Program) to check and manage variants.
  Variant Management: Use transaction SE93 to manage variants and check their status.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for BT075 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BT075 error and implement a solution to resolve it.