How To Fix /ISDFPS/LM_STB_APP201 - Report &1 contains inconsistent variants; adjust your variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/LM_STB_APP -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Report &1 contains inconsistent variants; adjust your variants

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/LM_STB_APP201 - Report &1 contains inconsistent variants; adjust your variants ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/LM_STB_APP201 Report &1 contains inconsistent variants; adjust your variants typically indicates that there is an issue with the variants used in a specific report. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP applications that deal with reporting and data extraction, particularly in the Logistics Management (LM) module.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Variants: The error suggests that the report has been configured with variants that are not consistent with the expected parameters or settings. This could happen if:
  
  Variants were manually altered or deleted.
  There are discrepancies between the variant settings and the report's current configuration.
  The report has been updated or modified, leading to incompatibility with existing variants.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: Sometimes, underlying data issues or changes in the data model can lead to inconsistencies in the variants.
  
  
  User Permissions: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the variants, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the report (e.g., SE38 or SA38) and enter the report name.
  Access the variants associated with the report (using the "Variants" button).
  Review the variants for any inconsistencies. You may need to delete or recreate the problematic variants.
  
  
  
  Check Report Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the report configuration matches the expected parameters for the variants. If the report has been updated, you may need to adjust the variants accordingly.
  
  
  
  Recreate Variants:
  
  If the existing variants are causing issues, consider deleting them and creating new ones from scratch.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary permissions to access and modify the report and its variants. If not, contact your SAP administrator to adjust the permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or notes related to the specific report for any known issues or updates that may affect variant consistency.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report) to manage and troubleshoot reports and variants.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific report or error message for additional guidance or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency in the report variants, allowing the report to run successfully.