How To Fix DB258 - Variant & was modified

DB258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Variant & was modified

What causes this issue?

Variant %v1% successfully modified.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB258 - Variant & was modified ?

  The SAP error message DB258, which states "Variant & was modified," typically occurs when there is an issue with a variant in the SAP system. Variants are used to store user-specific settings for reports and transactions, and this error indicates that the variant you are trying to use has been changed or modified in a way that is not compatible with the current operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Modification of the Variant: The variant you are trying to use has been altered by another user or process, which may have changed the parameters or settings that the current transaction expects.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the modified variant.
  System Updates: Changes in the underlying data or system updates may have affected the variant's compatibility.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the variant is trying to reference.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Settings: Review the settings of the variant