How To Fix SS074 - The & variant is being used by & (you can display only)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SS - Integration IMG - function model - SAP analyzer

• Message number: 074

• Message text: The & variant is being used by & (you can display only)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SS074 - The & variant is being used by & (you can display only) ?

  The SAP error message SS074 indicates that a specific variant is currently in use by another user or process, and therefore, you can only display it but not modify or delete it. This is a common issue when multiple users are working with the same variant in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Usage: The variant is being accessed by another user or session, which locks the variant for editing.
  Background Jobs: The variant might be in use by a background job that is currently running.
  User Lock: The variant may be locked due to a user session that has not been properly closed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Display Only: If you only need to view the variant, you can proceed to display it as the error message suggests.
  Check User Sessions: Use transaction code SM04 to check active user sessions. If you find the user who is using the variant, you can communicate with them to see if they can release it.
  Background Jobs: Check if there are any background jobs using the variant by using transaction code SM37. If a job is using it, you may need to wait until the job completes.
  Wait and Retry: If the variant is temporarily locked, you may need to wait a few moments and then try to access it again.
  Contact Administrator: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the user or job using the variant, contact your SAP system administrator for assistance. They may have the ability to unlock the variant or provide further insights.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 or SA38 to run reports.
  SM04 to view active user sessions.
  SM37 to monitor background jobs.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to variant locking.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for best practices on managing variants and user sessions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue or at least understand why the variant is locked.