How To Fix /SCMTMS/BUFVAR001 - Only active buffer variant can be saved (current variant: '&1')

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/BUFVAR -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Only active buffer variant can be saved (current variant: '&1')

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/BUFVAR001 - Only active buffer variant can be saved (current variant: '&1') ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/BUFVAR001 Only active buffer variant can be saved (current variant: '&1') typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you are trying to save a buffer variant that is not currently active. This error indicates that the system only allows the saving of active buffer variants, and the variant you are attempting to save is not in an active state.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Buffer Variant: The buffer variant you are trying to save is not marked as active. In SAP TM, buffer variants must be active to be saved.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to activate or save the buffer variant.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP TM settings that prevent the buffer variant from being activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Buffer Variant:
  
  Navigate to the buffer variant management screen in SAP TM.
  Check the status of the buffer variant you are trying to save.
  If it is inactive, activate it by selecting the appropriate option (usually there is an "Activate" button or option).
  After activation, try saving the buffer variant again.
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to activate and save buffer variants.
  If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator to grant you the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to buffer variants in SAP TM.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured to allow for the creation and saving of buffer variants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help documentation or the SAP Notes related to buffer variants in SAP TM for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue with the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP TM Documentation: Check the official SAP documentation for Transportation Management for detailed information on buffer variants and their management.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to buffer variants.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed and resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully save your buffer variant in SAP TM.