How To Fix /OSP/MSG065 - Variant obsolete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /OSP/MSG -

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Variant obsolete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /OSP/MSG065 - Variant obsolete ?

  The SAP error message /OSP/MSG065 Variant obsolete typically indicates that a variant (a saved set of parameters for a report or transaction) is no longer valid or has been marked as obsolete in the system. This can happen for several reasons, such as changes in the underlying data structure, the deletion of the variant by a user, or changes in the configuration that affect the variant's parameters.
  Causes:
  
  Deletion or Modification: The variant may have been deleted or modified by a user or during a system upgrade.
  Obsolescence: The variant may have been marked as obsolete due to changes in the application or business processes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Technical Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or program logic that the variant relies on.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Variant Status: Verify if the variant still exists and is active. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE38 for reports) and checking the variant list.
  Recreate the Variant: If the variant is obsolete, you may need to recreate it with the correct parameters.
  Consult Documentation: Review any recent changes in the system that might have affected the variant. This could include system upgrades, configuration changes, or changes in business processes.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SE93 (Transaction Codes) to manage and check variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module or application you are working with to understand any changes that may have led to the variant becoming obsolete.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.