How To Fix F4070 - Variant & is a special variant (field & &, &)

F4070 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Variant & is a special variant (field & &, &)

What causes this issue?

Line layout variant &V1& contains the &V4& field (Technical name: &V2&
- &V3&). This is one of the <LS>Special fields</>, since information
from the underlying document (header, item, one-time customer data,
bill of exchange data) or from the check register must beimported
individually.
The runtime of the program is increased if this variant is used for
display purposes.

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?

Check whether the variant has been defined as required.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4070 - Variant & is a special variant (field & &, &) ?

  The SAP error message F4070 typically indicates that there is an issue with a variant in the context of financial transactions or reporting. The message suggests that the specified variant is a "special variant," which may not be valid for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Variant: The variant you are trying to use may not be defined correctly or may not exist in the system.
  Special Variants: The error message indicates that the variant is a special one, which may have specific restrictions or requirements that are not being met.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified variant.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the use of the variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Definition: Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., FBL1N, FBL3N, etc.) and check if the variant is defined correctly. You can do this by navigating