How To Fix S_ARC_TRANS018 - Variant &1 saved as default for user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_ARC_TRANS - Transfer Archive Administration (System Shutdown)

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Variant &1 saved as default for user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_TRANS018 - Variant &1 saved as default for user &2 ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_TRANS018 indicates that a variant has been saved as the default for a specific user. This message typically occurs in the context of SAP reporting or transaction variants, where a user has set a specific variant to be the default for their user profile.
  Cause:
  The error message is not necessarily an error in the traditional sense; rather, it is an informational message indicating that a user has successfully saved a variant as their default. The message format is as follows:
  
  Variant &1: This refers to the name of the variant that has been saved.
  User &2: This refers to the user ID of the person who saved the variant.
  
  Solution:
  If you are seeing this message and it is not causing any issues, you can consider it informational. However, if you want to change or remove the default variant for a user, you can do the following:
  
  
  Change the Default Variant:
  
  Navigate to the transaction where the variant is used.
  Select the variant you want to set as default.
  Use the option to save it as the default variant for your user.
  
  
  
  Remove the Default Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used.
  Access the variant management (usually through a button or menu option).
  Find the option to delete or reset the default variant.
  
  
  
  Check User Settings:
  
  If you are an administrator, you can check user settings in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to see if the default variant is set correctly for the user.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Variants: Variants in SAP are used to save specific settings for reports or transactions, allowing users to quickly access their preferred configurations.
  User Profiles: Each user can have their own set of variants, and these can be managed through the user profile settings.
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific documentation related to the transaction you are working with.
  
  If you are encountering issues beyond this informational message, please provide more context or details about the specific scenario you are facing.