How To Fix HF601 - This variant maintenance is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HF - Error messages for PS reporting

• Message number: 601

• Message text: This variant maintenance is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HF601 - This variant maintenance is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message HF601, which states "This variant maintenance is not maintained," typically occurs when you are trying to access or use a variant in a report or transaction that has not been properly defined or maintained in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as the variant being deleted, not created, or not assigned to the user or user group.
  Causes:
  
  Variant Not Created: The variant you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Variant Deleted: The variant may have been deleted or is no longer available.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Incorrect User Group: The variant may be assigned to a different user group, and the current user does not belong to that group.
  Transaction Code Issues: The transaction code you are using may not support the variant you are trying to access.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create or Maintain the Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Use the "Variants" option to create or maintain the variant.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Availability:
  
  Verify if the variant exists by checking the list of variants for the specific report or transaction.
  If it does not exist, create it as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations.
  
  
  
  User Group Assignment:
  
  Check if the variant is assigned to the correct user group.
  If necessary, reassign the variant to the appropriate user group or create a new variant for the current user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific transaction or report to ensure that you are using the correct variant name and parameters.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE93 (Transaction Codes), and SE37 (Function Modules) may be useful for checking and maintaining variants.
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles and profiles are correctly set up to allow access to the necessary variants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to variants and error HF601.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HF601 error and successfully use the desired variant in your SAP environment.