How To Fix /SMB/PROCEDURE_LOG036 - New variants of &2 (&1, &3) will Not be kept

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/PROCEDURE_LOG -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: New variants of &2 (&1, &3) will Not be kept

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/PROCEDURE_LOG036 - New variants of &2 (&1, &3) will Not be kept ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/PROCEDURE_LOG036 indicates that new variants of a specific procedure are not being kept due to certain conditions. This message is typically related to the SAP Business One or SAP Business ByDesign environments, where procedures and their variants are managed.
  Cause:
  The error message usually arises from one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Duplicate Variants: The system has detected that the new variants being created are duplicates of existing ones. SAP does not allow the creation of duplicate variants for procedures.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that prevent the saving of new variants under certain conditions.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create or modify variants.
  
  
  System Limitations: There may be limitations in the system regarding the number of variants that can be created for a specific procedure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the existing variants for the procedure in question. Ensure that the new variants you are trying to create do not already exist.
  
  
  Modify Variants: If duplicates are found, consider modifying the new variants to make them unique before attempting to save them again.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to procedure variants. Ensure that there are no restrictions that would prevent the creation of new variants.
  
  
  User Permissions: Verify that the user attempting to create the variants has the necessary permissions. If not, consult with your system administrator to adjust the permissions accordingly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing procedure variants in your version of SAP.
  
  
  System Limitations: If you suspect that you have reached a system limitation, consult with your SAP support team to understand the limits and explore options for increasing them if necessary.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.