How To Fix /EACA/PMRT125 - Entry variants cannot be used (variant &1 is not active)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACA/PMRT -

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Entry variants cannot be used (variant &1 is not active)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACA/PMRT125 - Entry variants cannot be used (variant &1 is not active) ?

  The SAP error message /EACA/PMRT125 Entry variants cannot be used (variant &1 is not active) typically indicates that a specific variant you are trying to use in a report or transaction is not active. This can happen for several reasons, and here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Variant: The variant specified in the error message (&1) is not active in the system. Variants can be deactivated for various reasons, such as changes in the report or user permissions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Deletion of Variant: The variant may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system, it may not have been activated properly in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Navigate to the variant management (usually accessible via the "Variants" button).
  Check if the variant is listed and if it is inactive. If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing or has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. This can be done by entering the selection criteria again and saving it as a new variant.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the variant was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was transported correctly and is active in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE93 (Transaction Codes), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully use the desired variant in your SAP environment.