How To Fix M5141 - Variant for selection version & deleted

M5141 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Variant for selection version & deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5141 - Variant for selection version & deleted ?

  The SAP error message M5141, which states "Variant for selection version & deleted," typically occurs when a user tries to access a variant that has been deleted or is no longer available in the system. This can happen in various SAP transactions, particularly in the context of reporting or data selection where variants are used to save specific selection criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Variant: The most common cause is that the variant you are trying to use has been deleted by a user or through a system process.
  Incorrect Selection Version: The selection version you are trying to access may not exist or may have been incorrectly specified.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant, leading to the perception that it has been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from one system to another, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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