How To Fix M&118 - The variant & is obsolete and can no longer be read; it has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M& -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: The variant & is obsolete and can no longer be read; it has been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M&118 - The variant & is obsolete and can no longer be read; it has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message M&118 indicates that a variant you are trying to access is obsolete and has been deleted from the system. This typically occurs in the context of variant management for reports or transactions in SAP, where a variant is a saved set of parameters for executing a report or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of the Variant: The variant may have been manually deleted by a user or through a system process.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was part of a transport request that was not successfully imported into the target system, it may appear as deleted.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the variant may exist, but the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access it.
  System Upgrade or Changes: Changes in the system configuration or upgrades may lead to certain variants becoming obsolete.
  
  Solution:
  
  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 report.
  Recreate the Variant: If the variant is indeed deleted, you will need to recreate it. Go to the transaction where the variant was used, enter the required parameters, and save it as a new variant.
  Check Transport Requests: If the variant was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported. If not, you may need to re-transport it.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the variant. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your permissions.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for any known issues related to the specific transaction or report.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SE93 (Transaction Codes) to manage and check variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the error message M&118. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M&118 error and restore functionality related to the variant in question.