How To Fix FX217 - Screen variant & cannot be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FX - Distributed FI Application Messages

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Screen variant & cannot be selected

What causes this issue?

Screen template &V1& selected is unsuitable.

System Response

The previous screen template will be retained.

How to fix this error?

As soon as entries exist for a screen variant, new screen templates can
then only be selected if they contain all fields which were already
entered. (Technical note: in this case, at least field &V2& was missing
in template &V1&).
You can do the following:
Delete the entry for the fields which are not contained in the new
template, or
Add the fields to the new template (Select <LS>Posting->Act assignment
model</> in the following transaction)
<DS:TRAN.FAKP>Proceed</>, or
Select another suitable template.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FX217 - Screen variant & cannot be selected ?

  The SAP error message FX217, which states "Screen variant & cannot be selected," typically occurs when there is an issue with the screen variant configuration in the SAP system. This error can arise in various transactions where screen variants are used to customize the display of data.
  Causes:
  
  Screen Variant Not Defined: The specified screen variant may not be defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified screen variant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The screen variant may be incorrectly configured or may have been deleted or modified.
  Transport Issues: If the screen variant was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  User-Specific Settings: The screen variant may be user-specific, and the current user may not have access to it.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Screen Variant Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction where the error occurs and check if the screen variant is defined correctly.
  Use transaction code SHD0 to manage screen variants and verify if the variant exists.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the screen variant. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Modify the Screen Variant:
  
  If the screen variant is missing or incorrectly configured, you may need to recreate it or modify the existing one using transaction SHD0.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the screen variant was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport.
  
  
  
  User-Specific Settings:
  
  If the screen variant is user-specific, ensure that the user is assigned the correct settings or try logging in with a different user who has access to the variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to screen variants for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SHD0: Manage Screen Variants
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to screen variants and the specific error message.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or discussion boards for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.