How To Fix RSM664 - Changed from variant & to variant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 664

• Message text: Changed from variant & to variant &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM664 - Changed from variant & to variant & ?

  The SAP error message RSM664, which states "Changed from variant & to variant &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's batch job processing, particularly when dealing with variants in report execution. This message indicates that a variant used for a report or job has been changed or modified, which can lead to inconsistencies or unexpected behavior in the job execution.
  Cause:
  
  Variant Modification: The variant that was originally set for the job has been altered or replaced with another variant. This can happen if someone manually changes the variant in the job definition or if the variant is modified in the variant management.
  Job Scheduling: If a job is scheduled to run with a specific variant and that variant is changed before the job execution, this message may appear.
  User Permissions: Sometimes, users with the necessary permissions may inadvertently change a variant that is being used by a scheduled job.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Settings: Review the variants associated with the job. Ensure that the correct variant is being used and that it has not been modified unexpectedly.
  Reassign the Variant: If the variant has been changed, you may need to reassign the correct variant to the job. This can be done in the job scheduling transaction (e.g., SM37 for job monitoring).
  Review Change Logs: Check the change logs for the variant to see who made the changes and when. This can help identify if the change was intentional or accidental.
  Communicate with Users: If multiple users have access to modify variants, it may be beneficial to communicate with the team to ensure that everyone is aware of the changes and to prevent further issues.
  Job Rescheduling: After confirming the correct variant is in place, you may need to reschedule the job to ensure it runs with the intended settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: For executing reports and managing variants.
  SM37: For monitoring job execution and status.
  SE93: For managing variants and their attributes.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing variants and job scheduling.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to modify variants to prevent unauthorized changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM664 error and ensure that your jobs run with the correct variants.