How To Fix JOBREPO133 - Variant has been removed from Job Definition

JOBREPO133 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JOBREPO - Messages for Job Repository

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Variant has been removed from Job Definition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JOBREPO133 - Variant has been removed from Job Definition ?

  The SAP error message JOBREPO133, which states "Variant has been removed from Job Definition," typically occurs in the context of background job scheduling in SAP. This error indicates that a variant that was previously associated with a job definition has been deleted or is no longer available.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Variant: The most common cause is that the variant associated with the job has been deleted or modified in such a way that it is no longer valid.
  Transport Issues: If the job definition and its associated variant were transported between systems (e.g., from development to production), the variant may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant, leading to the perception that it has been removed.
  System Changes: Changes in the system configuration or updates may also lead to the unavailability of certain variants.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Existence: Verify if the variant