How To Fix SYCM_APS137 - Check variant &1 deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SYCM_APS - Custom Code Management App texts

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Check variant &1 deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SYCM_APS137 - Check variant &1 deleted ?

  The SAP error message SYCM_APS137 indicates that a check variant specified in your system has been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, where check variants are used to define specific criteria for checks during planning processes.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A check variant that is referenced in a planning run or process has been deleted from the system.
  The system is trying to access a check variant that no longer exists, which can happen due to changes in configuration or data management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SYCM_APS137 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Check Variant: Determine which check variant is causing the issue. The error message should provide the name or ID of the deleted check variant (indicated as &1).
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP APO where check variants are maintained.
  Verify if the check variant is indeed missing or has been deleted.
  
  
  
  Restore or Recreate the Check Variant:
  
  If the check variant was deleted unintentionally, you may need to restore it from a backup if available.
  If it cannot be restored, you will need to recreate the check variant with the same settings as before. This can typically be done in the transaction code related to check variant maintenance (e.g., /SAPAPO/CCVAR).
  
  
  
  Update Planning Runs: If the check variant is used in specific planning runs or processes, ensure that these processes are updated to reference the correct check variant or the newly created one.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, run the planning process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/CCVAR for managing check variants.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources related to check variants in APO for detailed guidance on their configuration and usage.
  Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SYCM_APS137 error and restore normal functionality in your SAP APO environment.