How To Fix /SMB/PROCEDURE_LOG013 - Variant &4 of &2 (&1, &3) has been added by Finetuning; keep variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/PROCEDURE_LOG -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Variant &4 of &2 (&1, &3) has been added by Finetuning; keep variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/PROCEDURE_LOG013 - Variant &4 of &2 (&1, &3) has been added by Finetuning; keep variant ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/PROCEDURE_LOG013 typically relates to the SAP Business ByDesign or SAP S/4HANA systems, particularly in the context of variant management and fine-tuning procedures. This message indicates that a variant of a procedure has been added during the fine-tuning process, and the system is prompting the user to decide whether to keep this new variant.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A new variant of a procedure has been created or modified during the fine-tuning process.
  The system is asking for confirmation on whether to keep this newly created variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Variant: Check the details of the new variant that has been added. Understand what changes have been made and how they affect your current setup.
  
  
  Decision on Keeping the Variant:
  
  If you want to keep the new variant, confirm the action in the system. This usually involves selecting an option to keep or save