How To Fix F5A384 - Display variant &1 is obsolete; display using variant &2

F5A384 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 384

• Message text: Display variant &1 is obsolete; display using variant &2

What causes this issue?

Temporary problem in displaying table control variants &V1&.

System Response

Open item processing is continued with the standard line layout &V2&.
The table control variant is updated automatically and can be used again
next time the transaction is called up.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A384 - Display variant &1 is obsolete; display using variant &2 ?

  The SAP error message F5A384 indicates that the display variant you are trying to use is obsolete and suggests using an alternative display variant instead. This typically occurs in the context of reporting or data display transactions where display variants are used to customize the layout of the data being presented.
  
  Cause:
  
  Obsolescence of Display Variant: The display variant you are attempting to use has been marked as obsolete. This can happen due to changes in the underlying data structure, updates to the SAP system, or changes in the configuration that render the variant no longer valid.
  System Upgrade or Changes: If the SAP system has been upgraded or if there have been changes in the configuration, certain display variants may no longer be compatible with the new system settings.
  User Permissions: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to access the display variant, leading to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use the Suggested Display Variant: