How To Fix F4589 - Sort variant & was deleted

F4589 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 589

• Message text: Sort variant & was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4589 - Sort variant & was deleted ?

  The SAP error message F4589, which states "Sort variant & was deleted," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when using certain transaction codes that involve sorting data. This error indicates that a sort variant that was previously defined and is expected to be available for use has been deleted from the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Sort Variant: The sort variant that the system is trying to access has been deleted by a user or through a system process.
  Transport Issues: If the sort variant was part of a transport request that was not properly imported or was deleted in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the sort variant, leading to the perception that it has been deleted.
  System Configuration Changes: Changes in system configuration or updates may have affected the availability of the sort variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Recreate the Sort Variant: If the sort variant is