How To Fix FSH_SD_COMMON073 - Application Variant &1 determined is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_SD_COMMON -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Application Variant &1 determined is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_SD_COMMON073 - Application Variant &1 determined is inactive ?

  The SAP error message FSH_SD_COMMON073 indicates that the application variant specified in the system is inactive. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) or related modules where application variants are used to customize the display or behavior of certain transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Application Variant: The application variant specified in the error message is not active in the system. This could be due to it being deactivated intentionally or due to a configuration issue.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings or transport of changes might have led to the application variant being set to inactive.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the active application variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Application Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE93 (Transaction Codes) or SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Locate the application variant using the name provided in the error message.
  Check the status of the application variant and activate it if it is inactive.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the application variant in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the application variant is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate transaction.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the application variant. This can be done by checking the user roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application variant for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE93, SE80, and SPRO for managing application variants and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to the error message FSH_SD_COMMON073.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the application variant is active and functioning as intended.