How To Fix RSPLW045 - Variant &1 deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLW - Messages from planning modeler

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Variant &1 deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLW045 - Variant &1 deleted ?

  The SAP error message RSPLW045, which states "Variant &1 deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a variant that is being referenced or used in a report or query has been deleted. Variants in SAP BW are used to store specific settings for queries, reports, or data selections, and if a variant is deleted, any references to it will result in this error.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of the Variant: The most common cause is that the variant specified in the error message has been deleted from the system.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was deleted in one environment (e.g., development) and not transported correctly to another environment (e.g., production), it may lead to this error.
  User Permissions: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary permissions to access certain variants, leading to confusion about whether the variant exists or not.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Existence: Verify if the variant still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSRT for query execution) and checking the list of available variants.
  Recreate the Variant: If the variant has indeed been deleted, you may need to recreate it. This involves setting up the same parameters and settings that were previously configured.
  Review Transport Requests: If the deletion was unintentional, check the transport requests to see if the variant was mistakenly deleted during a transport process. You may need to restore it from a backup or re-transport it from another environment.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. If not, you may need to adjust the user roles or permissions.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps specific to your version and configuration of SAP BW.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSRT (Query Monitor), RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), and others that may help in managing variants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSPLW045 error and restore functionality to your reports or queries in SAP BW.