How To Fix DB618 - Variant & deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Variant & deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB618 - Variant & deleted ?

  The SAP error message "DB618 Variant & deleted" typically indicates that a variant (a saved set of parameters for a report or transaction) that you are trying to use has been deleted from the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  Manual Deletion: A user with the necessary permissions may have deleted the variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was part of a transport request that was not properly imported or was deleted during the transport process.
  System Cleanup: Periodic cleanup processes may remove unused or old variants.
  
  Cause
  
  The specific variant you are trying to access no longer exists in the database.
  The variant may have been deleted by a user or through a system process.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the "DB618 Variant & deleted" error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant was created (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Use the "Variants" option to check if the variant is still available.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Variant:
  
  If the variant is indeed deleted, you will need to recreate it. You can do this by running the report or transaction and saving the desired parameters as a new variant.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and create variants.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you suspect that the variant was deleted due to a transport issue or system cleanup, consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate further.
  
  
  
  Review Change Logs:
  
  If available, check the change logs to see if there is any record of the variant being deleted and by whom.
  
  
  
  Backup and Restore:
  
  If your organization has a backup of the variants, you may be able to restore the deleted variant from there.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE93 (Transaction Codes), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) may be useful for checking the status of variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to variants and their management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on variant management for best practices on creating and maintaining variants.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.