How To Fix F4684 - Variant & (parameter ID &) is invalid

F4684 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 684

• Message text: Variant & (parameter ID &) is invalid

What causes this issue?

Variant &V1& for determining the fast entry screen is not defined.

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?

Change the value of parameter &V2& in your user parameters and enter a
defined variant.

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F4684 - Details

• The SAP error message F4684, which states "Variant & (parameter ID &) is invalid," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when using variants in SAP transactions. This error indicates that the specified variant is not recognized or is not valid for the given parameter ID.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant specified does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Parameter ID: The parameter ID associated with the variant is incorrect or does not match the expected format.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Deleted or Inactive Variants: The variant may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or may be missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Existence: Verify that the variant exists by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction code SE38 for ABAP programs or SE93 for variants) and checking