How To Fix /SMB/CENTRALDATA025 - The variant &1 cannot be deleted because it is inconsistent

/SMB/CENTRALDATA025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CENTRALDATA -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: The variant &1 cannot be deleted because it is inconsistent

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/SMB/CENTRALDATA025 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/CENTRALDATA025 indicates that a variant cannot be deleted due to inconsistencies in the data associated with that variant. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business One or SAP Business Suite when dealing with variants in reports or data selections.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The variant may reference data that has been changed or deleted, leading to inconsistencies.
  Locked Variants: The variant might be locked or in use by another process or user.
  Missing Dependencies: The variant may depend on other objects or settings that are no longer valid or have been modified.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Review the variant and its associated data to identify any inconsistencies. Ensure that all referenced objects are valid and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Unlock the Variant:
  
  If the variant is locked, check if it is being used by another user or process. You may