How To Fix MH256 - The variant cannot be listed because it is flagged for deletion

MH256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 256

• Message text: The variant cannot be listed because it is flagged for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH256 - The variant cannot be listed because it is flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message MH256, which states "The variant cannot be listed because it is flagged for deletion," typically occurs when you are trying to access or list a variant (a saved set of parameters for a report or transaction) that has been marked for deletion in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, such as administrative actions or changes in the configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Flagged for Deletion: The variant has been marked as "flagged for deletion" in the system, which means it is no longer active and cannot be used.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the variant.
  System Configuration Changes: Changes in the system configuration or updates may have affected the status of the variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Status:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Use the appropriate function to display variants (e.g., F4 help) and check if the