How To Fix FITP011 - At least one variant must be retained

FITP011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITP -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: At least one variant must be retained

What causes this issue?

This is the last existing variant.

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?

Create a new variant, then you can delete the current variant.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITP011 - At least one variant must be retained ?

  The SAP error message FITP011, which states "At least one variant must be retained," typically occurs in the context of variant management in SAP, particularly when dealing with reports or transactions that allow for the creation and management of variants. This error indicates that the system requires at least one variant to be saved or retained, but none has been selected or created.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Variants Created: The user may not have created any variants for the report or transaction.
  All Variants Deleted: If the user attempts to delete all existing variants without retaining at least one, this error will occur.
  Incorrect User Action: The user may have inadvertently attempted to execute a function that requires a variant without having one available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Variant: If no variants exist, create a new variant by entering the selection criteria and saving it. This can usually be done by:
  
  Executing the report or transaction.
  Entering the desired selection parameters.
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