How To Fix ILM_ADMIN006 - Selected variant &1 is already being used in a write job

ILM_ADMIN006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_ADMIN - Messages for the Archiving Work Center

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Selected variant &1 is already being used in a write job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_ADMIN006 - Selected variant &1 is already being used in a write job ?

  The SAP error message ILM_ADMIN006 indicates that the selected variant (identified by &1) is currently being used in a write job. This typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when you attempt to execute a job or process that requires a variant that is already in use.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by trying to execute a job or process that references a variant that is already active in another job. In SAP, variants are used to store parameters for report execution, and if a variant is locked by an ongoing job, it cannot be used again until that job is completed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Jobs:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check for any active jobs that are using the variant in question.
  Look for jobs that are currently running or scheduled and identify if they are using the same variant.
  
  
  
  Wait