How To Fix S_CUS_ATTRIBUTES003 - Variant & deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_CUS_ATTRIBUTES - Customizing Attributes

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Variant & deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_CUS_ATTRIBUTES003 - Variant & deleted ?

  The SAP error message S_CUS_ATTRIBUTES003 with the description "Variant & deleted" typically occurs when a variant that you are trying to access or use has been deleted from the system. Variants in SAP are used to store specific settings for reports, transactions, or programs, allowing users to quickly execute them with predefined parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of the Variant: The most common cause is that the variant you are trying to use has been deleted by a user or through a system process.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant, leading to the perception that it has been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the transport did not include the variant, it may appear as deleted in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence: 
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant was created (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs) and check if the variant still exists.
  Use the transaction code for the specific report or program and navigate to the variant selection screen to see if the variant is listed.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Variant: 
  
  If the variant has indeed been deleted, you can recreate it by entering the required parameters and saving it as a new variant.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the variant. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport Check: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the variant was included in the transport request. If it was not, you may need to recreate it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Colleagues: 
  
  If you are unsure about the deletion, consult with colleagues or the SAP Basis team to see if anyone else has encountered the same issue or if there are any known changes to the variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to check or create variants for ABAP programs)
  SE93: Transaction Codes (to check if the transaction is correctly set up)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to variants and error messages. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation on variants and their management to understand best practices for creating and maintaining them.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message S_CUS_ATTRIBUTES003 and restore functionality related to the variant in question.