How To Fix MS424 - Variant is currently being edited in target client

MS424 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MS - SAP customer enhancement project messages

• Message number: 424

• Message text: Variant is currently being edited in target client

What causes this issue?

The variant already exists in the specified client and is currently
being edited. It cannot be overwritten at the moment.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MS424 - Variant is currently being edited in target client ?

  The SAP error message MS424, which states "Variant is currently being edited in target client," typically occurs when you are trying to access or modify a variant in a target client that is currently being edited or is locked by another user. This can happen in various SAP transactions where variants are used to save specific settings for reports or other processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Locked by Another User: The variant is currently being edited by another user in the target client.
  Session Issues: There may be an open session that is holding a lock on the variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant is part of a transport request, it may be locked during the transport process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Active Sessions: 
  
  Ask the user who is editing the variant to save or exit the editing mode.
  You can also check the transaction SM12 to see if there are any locks on the variant and who is holding them.