How To Fix MSR_REPLACEMENT204 - User settings: Variant &1 could not be found

MSR_REPLACEMENT204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_REPLACEMENT - Messages for Transactions MSR_VRM and MSR_RM_LFU

• Message number: 204

• Message text: User settings: Variant &1 could not be found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_REPLACEMENT204 - User settings: Variant &1 could not be found ?

  The SAP error message MSR_REPLACEMENT204 indicates that a user-specific variant (in this case, identified by &1) could not be found. This typically occurs when a user tries to access a report or transaction that relies on a saved variant that either does not exist or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Deleted Variant: The variant may have been deleted by the user or an administrator.
  Incorrect User Settings: The user may be trying to access a variant that was created by another user and is not available in their user settings.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from one system to another, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  System Migration or Upgrade: Changes in the system configuration or upgrades may have affected the availability of the variant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used and check