How To Fix J4074 - Variant: &

J4074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Variant: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4074 - Variant: & ?

  The SAP error message J4074 typically relates to issues with variant configuration in the SAP system, particularly in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or production planning (PP). The error message indicates that there is a problem with the variant configuration of a product, which may prevent the system from processing the order or production request correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error message J4074 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration Data: The variant configuration data for the specified variant is incomplete or missing.
  Incorrect Dependencies: There may be issues with the dependencies defined for the variant, such as constraints that are not met.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the material or product may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in configuration.
  Inconsistent Configuration: The configuration selected may not be valid for the specific variant or may conflict with other settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the J4074 error, you can take the following steps:
  
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