How To Fix DB247 - Variant & is not a system variant

DB247 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Variant & is not a system variant

What causes this issue?

You attempted to rename a system variant.
Since the new variant name does not begin with the prefix SAP& or CUS&,
the attribute 'system variant' is lost.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB247 - Variant & is not a system variant ?

  The SAP error message "DB247 Variant & is not a system variant" typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific variant, but the variant you specified is not recognized as a valid system variant in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the variant name you provided.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Client-Specific Variants: The variant may exist in a different client, and you are trying to access it in a client where it does not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Existence: Verify that the variant exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the