How To Fix VMP_MSG174 - Variant &1 updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Variant &1 updated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG174 - Variant &1 updated ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG174, which states "Variant &1 updated," typically indicates that a variant (a saved set of parameters for a report or transaction) has been successfully updated in the system. This message is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message indicating that the variant has been modified.
  Cause:
  
  The message is triggered when a user modifies an existing variant in SAP. This could happen during the execution of a report or transaction where the user changes the parameters and saves the variant.
  
  Solution:
  Since this message is informational, there is generally no action required unless the user did not intend to update the variant. If the update was unintentional, the user can revert to the previous settings by either:
  
  Manually changing the variant back to its original parameters.
  If the system allows, restoring a previous version of the variant if such functionality is available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Understanding Variants: Variants in SAP are used to save specific settings for reports or transactions, allowing users to execute them with predefined parameters without having to enter them each time.
  Managing Variants: Users can create, modify, and delete variants through the transaction code SE38 (for ABAP programs) or through the specific transaction associated with the report.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify variants, as restrictions may lead to unexpected behavior or messages.
  Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to SAP Help documentation or the specific transaction's help section.
  
  If you encounter this message frequently and it is causing confusion, consider reviewing the process of variant management with your team or consulting with an SAP expert to ensure that users are aware of how to handle variants properly.