How To Fix EU262 - System variant was chosen for local/private object

EU262 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EU - Development Environment

• Message number: 262

• Message text: System variant was chosen for local/private object

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EU262 - Details

• The SAP error message EU262 ("System variant was chosen for local/private object") typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of a variant in the SAP system. This error is often related to the use of variants in reports or transactions where a system variant is not appropriate for a local or private object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Variant Type Mismatch: The error usually arises when a user tries to execute a report or transaction using a system variant that is not compatible with local or private objects. System variants are generally intended for use in a broader context, while local/private variants are specific to individual users or sessions.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or execute the system variant.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the variants are configured in the system, leading to conflicts between local and system variants.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select the Correct Variant: Ensure that you