How To Fix M&136 - The variant & has been imported by the transport request

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M& -

• Message number: 136

• Message text: The variant & has been imported by the transport request

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M&136 - The variant & has been imported by the transport request ?

  The SAP error message M&136 indicates that a variant (a saved set of parameters for a report or transaction) has been imported by a transport request. This typically occurs when you are trying to modify or delete a variant that has been transported from another system (like a development system to a production system) and is currently locked or not available for modification.
  Cause:
  
  Transport Request: The variant you are trying to access has been imported via a transport request, which means it is now part of the target system's configuration.
  Locking Mechanism: The system may have a locking mechanism in place that prevents changes to variants that have been transported.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to modify or delete the variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transport Status: Verify if the transport request that includes the variant has been successfully imported and is in the correct status.
  Wait for Completion: If the transport is still in process, wait until it is fully completed before attempting to modify the variant.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction code SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) to check if the variant is locked and by whom. If it is locked, you may need to contact the user who has locked it or wait until the lock is released.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify or delete the variant. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Use Transaction SE38: If you need to change the variant, you can try to do so through the program associated with the variant using transaction SE38. Make sure to use the correct program name and variant name.
  Contact Basis Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team to investigate further, especially if there are underlying transport or system issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools), SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to transport management and variant handling for more insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M&136 error and manage the variant as needed.