How To Fix /SMB/CENTRALDATA013 - Variant ID &1 cannot be used for ID &2, already used by ID &3

/SMB/CENTRALDATA013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CENTRALDATA -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Variant ID &1 cannot be used for ID &2, already used by ID &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CENTRALDATA013 - Variant ID &1 cannot be used for ID &2, already used by ID &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CENTRALDATA013 indicates that there is a conflict with the use of a variant ID in the system. Specifically, it states that the variant ID you are trying to use (ID &1) cannot be used for the specified ID (ID &2) because it has already been assigned to another ID (ID &3).
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in scenarios where:
  
  Duplicate Variant IDs: The variant ID you are trying to assign is already in use by another object or ID in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration or setup of the variant IDs, leading to conflicts.
  Data Migration or Import Issues: If data has been migrated or imported into the system, it may have led to conflicts with existing IDs.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Variants:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the table where variant