How To Fix RSL_UI171 - Variants cannot be maintained for query &1

RSL_UI171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSL_UI -

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Variants cannot be maintained for query &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSL_UI171 - Variants cannot be maintained for query &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSL_UI171, which states "Variants cannot be maintained for query &1," typically occurs when there is an issue with the query or the way it is set up in the SAP system. This error is often related to the use of queries in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  
  Cause:
  
  Query Type: The query may not be designed to support variants. Some queries are set up in a way that does not allow for the maintenance of variants.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or maintain variants for the specified query.
  Query Status: The query might be in a status that does not allow for variant maintenance, such as being in a locked state or not being activated.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the query definition or the data source that prevent variant maintenance.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Query Design: Review the query