How To Fix JIT00381 - Sort variant &1 not found or faulty.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JIT00 - JIT: Messages for JIT Process

• Message number: 381

• Message text: Sort variant &1 not found or faulty.

What causes this issue?

Either the sort variant &V1& is not defined in Customizing of
JIT-inbound or it contains an error.

System Response

The system does not carry out the sorting.

How to fix this error?

Check the sort variants in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENULEOJIT5>Define sort variants</>. Note that each
priority can only be assigned once.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JIT00381 - Sort variant &1 not found or faulty. ?

  The SAP error message JIT00381, which states "Sort variant &1 not found or faulty," typically occurs in the context of the Just-In-Time (JIT) production process. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified sort variant or that the sort variant is not configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sort Variant: The sort variant specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Faulty Configuration: The sort variant may exist but is incorrectly configured or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the sort variant.
  Incorrect Input: The sort variant name may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system being unable to locate it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sort Variant:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., JIT or related configuration) and verify if the sort variant exists.
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE93 (Transaction Codes) to check if the sort variant is defined.
  
  
  
  Create or Correct Sort Variant:
  
  If the sort variant does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for JIT.
  If it exists but is faulty, review its configuration and correct any issues.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the sort variant. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Check Input:
  
  Double-check the input for the sort variant to ensure it is entered correctly without any typos.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring sort variants in the context of JIT.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as JIT1, JIT2, or others related to JIT configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the JIT00381 error and ensure that the sort variant is correctly configured and accessible.