How To Fix MS017 - Screen variant &1 is still being used in transaction variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MS - SAP customer enhancement project messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Screen variant &1 is still being used in transaction variants

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MS017 - Screen variant &1 is still being used in transaction variants ?

  The SAP error message MS017 indicates that a screen variant (identified by &1) is still being used in transaction variants. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a screen variant that is currently associated with one or more transaction variants.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system has a dependency between screen variants and transaction variants. If a screen variant is linked to a transaction variant, you cannot delete or modify the screen variant until you first remove its association with the transaction variant.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction Variants:
  
  Use transaction code SE93 to display the transaction variants associated with the screen variant.
  Alternatively, you can check the transaction variant directly in the transaction where the screen variant is used.
  
  
  
  Remove the Association:
  
  Go to the transaction variant that is using the screen variant.
  Open the transaction variant in change mode.
  Remove the reference to the screen variant from the transaction variant.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify the Screen Variant:
  
  Once the association is removed, you can proceed to delete or modify the screen variant as needed.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the screen variant in other transaction variants or configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Variants: These are used to customize the behavior of standard transactions in SAP by pre-filling fields, hiding fields, or changing the layout.
  Screen Variants: These allow users to save specific field values and settings for a particular screen in a transaction.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE93: To manage transaction variants.
  SHD0: To manage screen variants.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always check for dependencies before attempting to delete or modify screen variants.
  Document any changes made to transaction and screen variants for future reference.
  Regularly review and clean up unused screen and transaction variants to maintain system efficiency.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MS017 error and manage your screen and transaction variants effectively.