How To Fix SMARTFORMS422 - Variant &1: Create/Delete/Rename is only allowed in the main variant

SMARTFORMS422 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Variant &1: Create/Delete/Rename is only allowed in the main variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS422 - Variant &1: Create/Delete/Rename is only allowed in the main variant ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS422 indicates that you are trying to create, delete, or rename a variant of a Smart Form, but this action is only permitted for the main variant of the Smart Form. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Variant Restrictions: In SAP Smart Forms, variants are used to manage different configurations of the same form. However, certain operations (like creating, deleting, or renaming) are restricted to the main variant. This is a design choice to prevent inconsistencies and maintain the integrity of the main form.
  Incorrect Context: You may be attempting to perform the operation on a sub-variant or a variant that is not the main one.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use the Main Variant: To resolve this error, ensure that you are working with the main variant of the Smart Form. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the Smart Form in transaction SMARTFORMS.
  Selecting the main variant