How To Fix F4654 - & variants have already been created

F4654 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 654

• Message text: & variants have already been created

What causes this issue?

Only & variants can be created.

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?

You cannot create any other variants. Delete old variants which are no
longer required before you create any new ones.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4654 - & variants have already been created ?

  The SAP error message F4654, which states that "Variants have already been created," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when dealing with variant management in SAP. This error indicates that a variant with the same name or criteria already exists in the system, and therefore, the system cannot create a new one with the same parameters.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Variant Name: The most common cause is that a variant with the same name already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have inadvertently tried to create a variant with parameters that match an existing one.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary permissions to modify or view existing variants, leading to confusion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Variants:
  
  Navigate to the transaction where you are trying to create the variant (e.g., transaction codes like FBL1N, FBL3N, etc.).
  Use the option to display or manage variants (usually found in the menu).
  Look for the variant name