How To Fix FSH_MM_COMMON048 - Application Variant &1 determined is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MM_COMMON -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Application Variant &1 determined is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MM_COMMON048 - Application Variant &1 determined is inactive ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MM_COMMON048 indicates that the application variant specified (denoted as &1) is inactive. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Fashion Management (FMS) or similar modules where application variants are used to manage different configurations or settings for various processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inactive Application Variant: The primary cause of this error is that the application variant you are trying to use has been marked as inactive in the system. This could happen due to administrative actions, changes in business processes, or simply because the variant was never activated.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to the application variant, leading to it being flagged as inactive.
  
  
  User Permissions: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to access or activate the application variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Application Variant:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area where application variants are managed (e.g., transaction code FSH_VARIANT or similar).
  Locate the application variant identified by &1.
  Check its status and activate it if it is inactive.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the application variant to ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
  If there are any dependencies or prerequisites for the variant, ensure they are met.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and activate the application variant. If not, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources specific to the Fashion Management module for additional guidance on managing application variants.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing application variants, such as FSH_VARIANT, FSH_MAINTAIN_VARIANT, or others specific to your SAP version.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FSH_MM_COMMON048 and successfully activate the application variant in question.