How To Fix MS009 - Screen variant &1 not used in transaction variants

MS009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MS - SAP customer enhancement project messages

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Screen variant &1 not used in transaction variants

What causes this issue?

This screen variant is not currently assigned to a transaction variant.
The screen variant may be used, nonetheless, since screen vaiants can
be set explicitly at runtime (using function module
RS_HDSYS_SET_SC_VARIANT).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MS009 - Screen variant &1 not used in transaction variants ?

  The SAP error message MS009, which states "Screen variant &1 not used in transaction variants," typically occurs when there is an issue with the screen variant configuration in relation to transaction variants. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Screen Variant Not Assigned: The screen variant specified in the error message is not assigned to any transaction variant. This can happen if the screen variant was created but not linked to a transaction variant.
  Transaction Variant Configuration: The transaction variant may not be properly configured to utilize the specified screen variant.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the screen variant or transaction variant.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues or inconsistencies in the configuration that prevent the screen variant from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Screen Variant Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code SHD0 (Transaction Variants).
  Check if the screen variant (e.g., &1) is correctly assigned to