How To Fix /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT084 - Hashing of deleted variant &1 in solution &2 not possible, keys missing

/SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT084 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT -

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Hashing of deleted variant &1 in solution &2 not possible, keys missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT084 - Hashing of deleted variant &1 in solution &2 not possible, keys missing ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT084 indicates that there is an issue with the hashing of a deleted variant in a specific solution. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business ByDesign or SAP S/4HANA, particularly when dealing with variant management or configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the system is trying to hash a variant that has been deleted, and it cannot find the necessary keys or references to perform this operation. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Deleted Variants: The variant in question has been deleted from the system, but there are still references or attempts to access it.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the variant data is stored, leading to missing keys.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be issues with the configuration settings related to the solution or the variant management.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Deleted Variants:
  
  Verify if