How To Fix /SMB/SBA1501 - Parameter &1 must not be set twice in variant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/SBA1 -

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Parameter &1 must not be set twice in variant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/SBA1501 - Parameter &1 must not be set twice in variant &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/SBA1501 Parameter &1 must not be set twice in variant &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Application Studio or when working with variants in SAP systems. This error indicates that a parameter has been defined more than once in a variant, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  A parameter (denoted as &1) has been assigned multiple values or has been defined more than once in the variant (denoted as &2).
  Variants are used to store specific settings for reports or transactions, and each parameter should only be defined once to avoid ambiguity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Variant Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction or report where the variant is used.
  Open the variant in question (you can usually do this by selecting the variant and clicking on "Change" or "Display").
  
  
  
  Review Parameters:
  
  Look through the list of parameters defined in the variant.
  Identify any parameters that are listed more than once.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Parameters:
  
  If you find any duplicate parameters, remove the duplicates so that each parameter is defined only once.
  Save the changes to the variant.
  
  
  
  Test the Variant:
  
  After making the changes, try to execute the report or transaction again using the modified variant to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE38 (for executing reports) or SE93 (for managing variants) depending on your specific use case.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on managing variants and parameters.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify variants in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation, as there may be underlying issues related to the configuration or the specific report being used.