How To Fix GA142 - System error in variant processing.

GA142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 142

• Message text: System error in variant processing.

What causes this issue?

You want to get, save, or delete a variant. However, a system error
occurred.

System Response

Processing variants is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Please inform your system manager. The error occurred during processing
of variant &V2& for report &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA142 - System error in variant processing. ?

  The SAP error message GA142, which states "System error in variant processing," typically occurs when there is an issue with the processing of variants in SAP. Variants are used to store specific settings for reports or transactions, allowing users to execute them with predefined parameters.
  Causes of GA142 Error
  
  Corrupted Variant: The variant being used may be corrupted or improperly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or execute the variant.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or settings related to variant processing.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as inconsistencies or corruption, can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions to GA142 Error
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used and check if the variant is correctly configured.
  Try creating a new variant with the same