How To Fix JBDVT096 - Name of variable transaction &1 maintained in several languages

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBDVT - Messages for Variable Transaction

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Name of variable transaction &1 maintained in several languages

What causes this issue?

You want to make the name of variable transaction &V1& into a
language-independent field. The name is maintained in several
languages, however. It is not clear which name is to be adopted in the
language-independent field.

System Response

The record containing the errors is stored in the database in table
JBDVTXP23_ERR for postprocessing with report JBDVTXP23_ERR.

How to fix this error?

You can continue with the upgrade. Once you have completed the upgrade
you need to postprocess the records containing errors with report
RJB_CONVERT_VTNAME. In postprocessing you can choose a language for a
selection of variable transactions that were not converted. The report
converts all selected transactions that have a name in this language.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBDVT096 - Name of variable transaction &1 maintained in several languages ?

  The SAP error message JBDVT096 indicates that the name of a variable transaction (identified by &1) is maintained in multiple languages. This typically occurs in the context of variable transactions in SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or similar environments where multilingual support is required.
  Cause:
  The error arises when a variable transaction is defined with the same name in different languages, which can lead to confusion or conflicts in the system. SAP expects that each variable transaction should have a unique name across different languages to ensure clarity and proper functionality.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the variable transaction is uniquely defined for each language. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Variable Transaction Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variable transactions are defined (e.g., RSA1 for BW).
  Navigate to the relevant area where the variable transactions are maintained.
  
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Look for the variable transaction with the name indicated by &1.
  Check the language settings for this variable transaction to see if it has been defined in multiple languages.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicates:
  
  If you find that the variable transaction is indeed defined in multiple languages, you can either:
  
  Modify the names to ensure they are unique across languages.
  Delete the duplicate entries if they are not needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the variable transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made for future reference and to maintain clarity in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or RSC1 (Maintain Variables) to manage variable transactions.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Be aware of the language settings in your SAP system, as they can affect how variable transactions are displayed and managed.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the JBDVT096 error and ensure that your variable transactions are correctly maintained in your SAP system.