How To Fix R1366 - Screen sequence variant & cannot be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 366

• Message text: Screen sequence variant & cannot be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1366 - Screen sequence variant & cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message R1366, which states "Screen sequence variant & cannot be changed," typically occurs when you are trying to modify a screen sequence variant that is either locked or not allowed to be changed due to certain restrictions in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Locked Variant: The screen sequence variant you are trying to change may be locked by another user or process.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the screen sequence variant.
  System Settings: The variant may be set as a standard or default variant, which restricts changes.
  Transport Requests: If the variant is part of a transport request that is already released, it may not be modifiable.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lock Status: Verify if the variant is locked. You can do this by checking the transaction SE93 (for screen variants) or using transaction SM12 to see if there are any locks on the variant.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary