How To Fix JO017 - This variant cannot be used

JO017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JO - Project Information System: All Overviews

• Message number: 017

• Message text: This variant cannot be used

What causes this issue?

This variant cannot be used because it has filter criteria for a
different object.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Enter a different variant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JO017 - This variant cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message JO017, which states "This variant cannot be used," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction using a variant that is either not available, not authorized, or has been deleted or modified in a way that makes it unusable.
  Causes:
  
  Variant Deletion: The variant you are trying to use may have been deleted by another user or during a system cleanup.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Incorrect Variant Name: The variant name may have been entered incorrectly or may not exist in the system.
  Changes to the Report: The underlying report or transaction may have been changed, making the existing variant incompatible.
  Client-Specific Variants: The variant may be client-specific, and you are trying to access it from a different client.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Variant Existence: Verify that the variant exists by navigating to the relevant report or transaction and checking the list