How To Fix /SMB/DATA_CHG_MGMT105 - Specify variant ID

/SMB/DATA_CHG_MGMT105 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/DATA_CHG_MGMT -

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Specify variant ID

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/SMB/DATA_CHG_MGMT105 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/DATA_CHG_MGMT105 Specify variant ID typically occurs in the context of data change management or data migration processes within SAP systems. This error indicates that a required variant ID has not been specified when attempting to execute a particular function or report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant ID: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not provided a variant ID when executing a report or transaction that requires it.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system expects a variant ID to be passed but it is not being done correctly.
  User Permissions: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to access the variants.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify a Variant ID: When prompted by the system, ensure that you enter a valid variant ID. This can usually be done in the selection screen of the report or transaction.
  Create a Variant: If you do not have