How To Fix SCI549 - The local variant is used in the ATC configuration &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCI - Code Inspector

• Message number: 549

• Message text: The local variant is used in the ATC configuration &1

What causes this issue?

Check variants used in ATC configurations cannot be switched from a
local variant to a proxy variant (or back).

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCI549 - The local variant is used in the ATC configuration &1 ?

  The SAP error message SCI549 indicates that a local variant is being used in the ABAP Test Cockpit (ATC) configuration. This typically occurs when a variant that is defined locally (in a specific client) is being referenced in the ATC configuration, which can lead to issues when the configuration is transported or when the ATC is used in different clients.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the ATC configuration is trying to use a variant that is not globally available or is specific to a particular client. This can happen if:
  
  The variant was created in a specific client and is not available in the global repository.
  The ATC configuration is set up to use a local variant instead of a transportable one.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the ATC Configuration:
  
  Go to the ATC configuration settings in your SAP system (transaction code ATC or SCI).
  Review the configuration to identify which local variant is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Create a Transportable Variant:
  
  If the variant is indeed local, consider creating a transportable variant. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE38 for report variants).
  Creating a new variant and ensuring it is saved in a transportable way (e.g., in the global repository).
  
  
  
  
  
  Modify the ATC Configuration:
  
  Update the ATC configuration to reference the newly created transportable variant instead of the local one.
  
  
  
  Transport the Configuration:
  
  If necessary, transport the new variant and the updated ATC configuration to other clients where the ATC is used.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the ATC configuration to ensure that it works without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ATC (ABAP Test Cockpit): A tool used for static code checks in ABAP programs. It helps in maintaining code quality and adherence to coding standards.
  Variants: Variants in SAP are used to store user-specific settings for reports and transactions. They can be local (client-specific) or global (transportable across clients).
  Transport Management: Understanding how to manage transports in SAP is crucial for ensuring that configurations and objects are correctly moved between different environments (development, testing, production).
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider consulting SAP documentation or reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.