How To Fix /SMB/SBA1396 - Variant &1 already in PME or already selected, choose another line

/SMB/SBA1396 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/SBA1 -

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Variant &1 already in PME or already selected, choose another line

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/SBA1396 - Variant &1 already in PME or already selected, choose another line ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/SBA1396 Variant &1 already in PME or already selected, choose another line typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business ByDesign or SAP S/4HANA systems when dealing with variants in the Product Master or similar areas. This error indicates that the variant you are trying to select or add is already in use or has been selected elsewhere in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Selection: The variant you are trying to select is already selected in the current session or in another session.
  Product Master Data: The variant may already exist in the Product Master or in the Product Environment (PME) and cannot be selected again.
  Data Integrity: The system is designed to prevent duplicate entries to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Selections: Review the current selections in your session to see if the variant is already selected. If it is, you may need to deselect it before selecting it again.
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