How To Fix MSITEM032 - The variant contains an account number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSITEM - Line Item Display with ALV, RFITEM**

• Message number: 032

• Message text: The variant contains an account number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSITEM032 - The variant contains an account number ?

  The SAP error message MSITEM032 indicates that a variant you are trying to use contains an account number, which is not allowed in the context of the transaction you are executing. This error typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when working with variants for reports that should not include specific account numbers.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the variant you are using for a report or transaction includes an account number field that is not permitted. This can happen if:
  
  The variant was incorrectly configured to include account numbers.
  The report or transaction you are trying to execute does not support account numbers in the variant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MSITEM032 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction where you are encountering the error (e.g., a financial report).
  Access the variant settings (usually through a "Variants" button or menu).
  Review the fields included in the variant and ensure that account numbers are not part of the variant.
  
  
  
  Modify or Create a New Variant:
  
  If the current variant includes an account number, you can either modify it to remove the account number or create a new variant that adheres to the requirements of the report or transaction.
  Ensure that the new or modified variant only includes fields that are allowed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific transaction or report to understand the restrictions on variant configurations.
  This can provide insights into which fields are permissible and which are not.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify variants. If you do not have the required access, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the variant, test it again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various financial reporting transactions, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or similar.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MSITEM032 error and successfully execute your transaction or report.