How To Fix RSM2102 - Variant format not supported; Save the variant again

RSM2102 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM2 - Monitor assistant help texts

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Variant format not supported; Save the variant again

What causes this issue?

The process variant &V1& was created in the old format. The process
variant must first be migrated to the new data format before it can be
copied.

System Response

The function is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Switch to the maintenance screen for the process variant &V1& &V2& and
save the variant. You can then continue with or repeat the copy
function.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSM2102 - Details

• The SAP error message RSM2102, which states "Variant format not supported; Save the variant again," typically occurs when there is an issue with the format of a variant that you are trying to use in a report or transaction. Variants in SAP are used to save specific settings for reports, allowing users to quickly run reports with predefined parameters.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Format: The variant may have been created in a different version of the report or with settings that are no longer supported.
  Corrupted Variant: The variant data may be corrupted or improperly saved.
  Changes in Report Structure: If the underlying report structure has changed (e.g., fields added or removed), the existing variant may no longer be valid.
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Recreate the Variant: The simplest solution is to recreate the variant. Go to the report where the error occurs, set the