How To Fix LMON078 - Variant &2 for user &1 is defined more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LMON - Monitor messages

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Variant &2 for user &1 is defined more than once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LMON078 - Variant &2 for user &1 is defined more than once ?

  The SAP error message LMON078 indicates that a variant for a specific user is defined more than once in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Logistics and can affect various processes, such as reporting or data extraction.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A user has created multiple variants with the same name for a specific report or transaction.
  The system does not allow duplicate variants for the same user and report, leading to this conflict.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LMON078 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is defined (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Use the variant management options to list all variants for the specific report or transaction.
  Check for duplicates by looking for variants with the same name created by the same user.
  
  
  
  Delete or Rename Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate variants, you can either delete the unnecessary ones or rename them to ensure uniqueness.
  To delete a variant, you can use the transaction code SE38, enter the report name, and then navigate to the variant management to delete the duplicates.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage variants. Sometimes, authorization issues can lead to unexpected behavior.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to variant management for further insights.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is affecting critical business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE93 (Transaction Codes), and variants can also be managed through the specific transaction code related to the report.
  User Management: Ensure that user profiles and roles are correctly set up to avoid conflicts in variant definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LMON078 error and ensure that variants are uniquely defined for each user in the system.