How To Fix FITP008 - Another variant is already active

FITP008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITP -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Another variant is already active

What causes this issue?

Another variant is already active.

How to fix this error?

Reverse the activation of the other variant. Then you can activate the
current variant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITP008 - Another variant is already active ?

  The SAP error message FITP008 ("Another variant is already active") typically occurs when you attempt to execute a report or transaction that uses a variant that is already in use by another user or session. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in financial reporting or when dealing with batch jobs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Usage: The variant you are trying to use is already being executed by another user or process.
  Session Lock: The system locks the variant to prevent data inconsistencies when it is being processed.
  Long-Running Jobs: If a job using the same variant is taking a long time to complete, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the variant is being used by another user, you may need to wait until that process completes. You can check with the user or monitor the job status.
  Use a Different Variant: If possible, create a new variant with a different name or