How To Fix F5107 - Predefined variant "&" is invalid for the line layout

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Predefined variant "&" is invalid for the line layout

What causes this issue?

In order to display the line items on the overview screen, a line
layout variant was predefined which has not been fully maintained.

System Response

The transaction cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Providing you use a user-related default value, change this value.
In the Accounts receivable menu, in the Accounts payable menu or in
the General ledger menu choose the path <LS>Environment -> Current
options -> Editing options</>. On the following screen, choose a
variant for the document display. <DS:TRAN.FB00>Proceed</>.
<ZH>Procedure for the system administrator</>
Correct the variant &V1& if it is still to be used.
<DS:TRAN.FAKP>Proceed</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5107 - Predefined variant "&" is invalid for the line layout ?

  The SAP error message F5107, which states that a predefined variant "&" is invalid for the line layout, typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when working with financial statements in SAP. This error indicates that the specified variant for a report or layout is not valid or cannot be used in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Variant Name: The variant name specified may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The line layout or report configuration may not be set up correctly to use the specified variant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  System Updates: Changes in the system or updates may have affected the availability or validity of the variant.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data that the variant is trying to access.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Name: Verify that the variant name specified in the error message is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., F.01 for financial statements) and checking the available variants.
  
  
  Review Line Layout Configuration: Ensure that the line layout is correctly configured to use the specified variant. You may need to adjust the settings in the report layout or line item display.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Recreate the Variant: If the variant is missing or corrupted, consider recreating it. You can do this by going to the variant management screen and creating a new variant with the desired settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message F5107, as there may be additional context or updates provided by SAP.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F.01 (Financial Statements), FBL1N (Vendor Line Items), or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items) where this error might occur.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error F5107 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.