How To Fix STC_TM377 - Language of variant changed from &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TM - Task List Manager Messages

• Message number: 377

• Message text: Language of variant changed from &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_TM377 - Language of variant changed from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message STC_TM377 indicates that the language of a variant has changed from one language to another. This typically occurs in the context of background jobs or variants in SAP, where a variant is defined for a report or program and is associated with a specific language.
  Cause:
  The error message STC_TM377 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Language Change: The language of the variant was changed manually or through a transport request, leading to a mismatch between the expected language and the actual language of the variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the language settings differ between the systems, this error may arise.
  User Settings: The user executing the job or report may have different language settings than those defined in the variant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the STC_TM377 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variant Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE38 or SA38 and check the variant settings for the report or program in question.
  Ensure that the language of the variant matches the language settings of the user executing the job.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings of the user profile. You can do this by checking the user parameters in transaction SU01.
  If necessary, change the user’s logon language to match the language of the variant.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Variant:
  
  If the variant has been corrupted or improperly configured, consider recreating the variant in the correct language.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue is related to transport, ensure that the transport request is correctly configured and that the language settings are consistent across the systems involved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific program or report to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), SU01 (User Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the program or report you are working with.
  Language Settings: Familiarize yourself with how language settings work in SAP, including user profiles and system settings.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.