How To Fix /SMB/UTILITY023 - Variant &1 (file &2) has a different key in solution &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/UTILITY -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Variant &1 (file &2) has a different key in solution &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY023 - Variant &1 (file &2) has a different key in solution &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY023 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the key of a variant in the context of a solution. This typically occurs when a variant (which is a predefined set of parameters for a report or transaction) is being used in a solution that does not match the expected key or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Key Mismatch: The variant you are trying to use has a key that does not match the key expected by the solution. This can happen if the variant was created or modified in a different context or if the solution has been changed.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been changes in the underlying data or configuration that led to this mismatch.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the solution or the underlying data model can lead to variants becoming incompatible.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant