How To Fix /SCMTMS/SB082 - &1 &2: active variant &3 is invalid

/SCMTMS/SB082 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SB -

• Message number: 082

• Message text: &1 &2: active variant &3 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SB082 - &1 &2: active variant &3 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SB082 &1 &2: active variant &3 is invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that there is an issue with an active variant that is being referenced in a process, such as a planning run or a transportation scenario.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Variant: The active variant specified in the error message is either deleted, not properly configured, or has been made inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the transportation management system may have rendered the variant invalid.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the variant, such as missing parameters or incorrect settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Status: Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., transaction /SCMTMS/PLN for planning) and check if the variant exists and is active. If it is inactive or deleted, you