How To Fix F6126 - New variant &1 does not correspond to old variant &2

F6126 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 126

• Message text: New variant &1 does not correspond to old variant &2

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F6126 - Details

• The SAP error message F6126, which states "New variant &1 does not correspond to old variant &2," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when working with variants in SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the new variant you are trying to create or modify and an existing variant.
  
  Cause:
  
  Variant Incompatibility: The new variant you are trying to create or modify does not match the structure or parameters of the old variant. This could be due to changes in selection criteria, field names, or other configuration settings.
  Field Changes: If fields have been added, removed, or modified in the report or transaction, the new variant may not be compatible with the old one.
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the variant, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Settings: Review the settings of both the new and old variants. Ensure