How To Fix UD323 - Variant was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UD - EDM - Enterprise Data Model

• Message number: 323

• Message text: Variant was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UD323 - Variant was deleted ?

  The SAP error message UD323, which states "Variant was deleted," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a variant that has been deleted or is no longer available in the system. Variants in SAP are used to store specific settings for reports, transactions, or programs, allowing users to execute them with predefined parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: The variant may have been manually deleted by a user or an administrator.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was part of a transport request that was not properly imported, it may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the variant, leading to the perception that it has been deleted.
  System Cleanup: Some systems have cleanup jobs that may delete old or unused variants automatically.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Existence: Verify if the variant still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs) and checking the variants associated with that program.
  Recreate the Variant: If the variant has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. This can be done by going to the transaction where the variant was used, entering the required parameters, and saving it as a new variant.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or SU53.
  Review Transport Requests: If the variant was part of a transport, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported into the target system.
  Consult with Basis Team: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any system-level issues or cleanup jobs that may have affected the variants.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE93 (Maintain Variants), and SU01 (User Maintenance) can be useful for managing variants and user authorizations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing variants and troubleshooting related issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to variants and error messages.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.