How To Fix FMPEP019 - Layout &1 cannot be deleted as long as variant names use this layout

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMPEP - Use for the Mulitple Budget Entry Transaction in BCS

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Layout &1 cannot be deleted as long as variant names use this layout

What causes this issue?

The layout &V1& cannot be deleted as long as variant names based on this
layout &V1& exist in the transaction<DS:TRAN.FMPEP>Multiple Budget
Entry</>.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Call up transaction <DS:TRAN.FMPEP>Multiple Budget Entry</> and delete
all variant names which use this layout &V1& for each user.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMPEP019 - Layout &1 cannot be deleted as long as variant names use this layout ?

  The SAP error message FMPEP019 indicates that a specific layout (identified by &1) cannot be deleted because there are existing variants that are still using this layout. This is a common issue when trying to manage layouts in SAP, particularly in the context of reporting or data display.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  There are one or more variants (customized settings for reports or transactions) that are linked to the layout you are trying to delete.
  SAP enforces this restriction to prevent the loss of configuration that might be critical for users who rely on those variants.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Variants:
  
  Use transaction code SE93 or SE38 to find the variants that are using the layout. You can also check the specific report or transaction where the layout is used.
  Alternatively, you can check the variant management screen (transaction SE38 or SA38) for the specific report and see which variants are associated with the layout.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Variants:
  
  If you find variants that are using the layout, you have two options:
  
  Modify the Variants: Change the layout in the variants to a different one that you want to use instead.
  Delete the Variants: If the variants are no longer needed, you can delete them. Be cautious with this option, as it may affect users who rely on those variants.
  
  
  
  
  
  Delete the Layout:
  
  Once all variants that use the layout have been modified or deleted, you should be able to delete the layout without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE93 (Transaction Codes), and S_ALR_87012086 (for layout management) to manage layouts and variants effectively.
  User Authorizations: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to modify or delete variants and layouts.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on layout and variant management, as well as best practices for maintaining them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMPEP019 error and manage your layouts and variants effectively in SAP.