How To Fix S_AUT109 - Invalid variant called

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_AUT - Audit Trail (ILM): Messages

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Invalid variant called

What causes this issue?

You have started program S_AUT_REP10 with an inadmissible variant.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the variant. It may only be assigned to one selection screen. Only
the subscreens 0140, 0150, 0160, and 0170 are allowed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_AUT109 - Invalid variant called ?

  The SAP error message S_AUT109: Invalid variant called typically occurs when a user tries to execute a report or transaction using a variant that does not exist or is not accessible to the user. Variants in SAP are used to store specific selection criteria for reports or transactions, allowing users to execute them with predefined settings.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant specified does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Incorrect Naming: The variant name may have been misspelled or incorrectly entered.
  Deleted or Inactive Variants: The variant may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Client-Specific Variants: The variant may exist in a different client, and the user is trying to access it in a different client.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Variant Name: Verify that the variant name is correctly spelled and exists in the system.
  Access Variants: Go to the transaction or report where the variant is used and check if you can access the variants by clicking on the "Variants" button. This will show you the available variants.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This may require checking with your SAP security team.
  Create or Modify Variant: If the variant does not exist, you may need to create a new variant or modify an existing one to meet your needs.
  Check Client: Ensure that you are in the correct client where the variant is defined. Variants are often client-specific.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report) to check and manage variants.
  Authorization Objects: Check for relevant authorization objects that might restrict access to variants, such as S_PROGRAM or S_TCODE.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further investigation.