How To Fix /SAPPO/FILTER015 - Default variant was deleted

/SAPPO/FILTER015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPO/FILTER -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Default variant was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPO/FILTER015 - Default variant was deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPO/FILTER015 Default variant was deleted typically occurs in the context of SAP's Purchase Order (PO) processing, particularly when dealing with variants for reports or transactions. This error indicates that a default variant that was previously set up for a specific report or transaction has been deleted, which can disrupt the normal operation of that report or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Variant: The most common cause is that the default variant for a report or transaction has been deleted by a user or through a system process.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant, leading to this error.
  System Changes: Changes in the system configuration or updates may inadvertently affect the availability of certain variants.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Recreate the Variant:
  
  Navigate to the transaction or report where the error occurs.
  Go to the variant management (usually accessible via the "Variants" button).
  Recreate the default variant with the necessary selection criteria