How To Fix BT080 - Variant check failed. See system log

BT080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Variant check failed. See system log

What causes this issue?

The background system was unable to check that the variant you specified
has been defined in the SAP system. The error that has occurred could
not be precisely identified. A system or database may have occurred.

System Response

No action taken.

How to fix this error?

To begin analyzing this problem, check the <DS:TRAN.SM21>system log</>
for relevant error messages.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT080 - Variant check failed. See system log ?

  The SAP error message "BT080 Variant check failed. See system log" typically indicates an issue with a variant that is being used in a report or transaction. This error can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Variant: The variant being referenced may have been deleted or is no longer valid.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the variant, such as missing parameters or incorrect settings.
  System Configuration: There could be issues with the configuration of the report or transaction that is trying to use the variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check the Variant: 
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used