How To Fix KB133 - Variant was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Variant was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KB133 - Variant was deleted ?

  The SAP error message "KB133 Variant was deleted" typically occurs when a user attempts to access a variant (a saved set of parameters for a report or transaction) that has been deleted or is no longer available in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  Causes:
  
  Manual Deletion: The variant may have been manually deleted by a user or an administrator.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from one system to another, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant, leading to the perception that it has been deleted.
  System Cleanup: Periodic cleanup processes may have removed old or unused variants.
  Data Migration: During data migration or system upgrades, some variants may not have been migrated properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Variant Existence: Verify if the variant still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs) and checking the variants available for that program.
  Recreate the Variant: If the variant has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. This involves setting the parameters again and saving them as a new variant.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  Review Transport Requests: If the variant was supposed to be transported, check the transport requests to ensure that the variant was included and successfully transported.
  Consult with Basis Team: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any system-level issues or logs that might indicate why the variant is not available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: For executing ABAP programs and managing variants.
  SE93: For managing transaction codes and their variants.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to variants and their management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing variants and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.