How To Fix VR606 - Totals variant & deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 606

• Message text: Totals variant & deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR606 - Totals variant & deleted ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR606 - Totals variant & deleted
  
  Cause:
  The error message VR606 typically occurs in SAP when a totals variant (a variant used for summarizing or totaling data in reports or transactions) that is being referenced or used has been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  A user tries to execute a report or transaction that refers to a totals variant which was deleted.
  A configuration or master data record points to a totals variant that does not exist anymore.
  During data processing or posting, the system attempts to access a totals variant that has been removed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VR606 error, you should:
  
  
  Check the totals variant:
  
  Identify which totals variant is causing the problem.
  Use transaction codes related to totals variants (depending on the module, e.g., in Logistics or Financials) to verify if the variant exists.
  
  
  
  Restore or recreate the totals variant:
  
  If the totals variant was deleted unintentionally, restore it from a backup or recreate it with the same name and settings.
  If the variant is no longer needed, update the configuration or master data to point to an existing totals variant.
  
  
  
  Update references:
  
  Find all references to the deleted totals variant in customizing, master data, or user settings.
  Replace or remove references to the deleted totals variant.
  
  
  
  Check customizing and user settings:
  
  Sometimes user-specific variants or defaults might be pointing to the deleted totals variant.
  Adjust user settings or variants accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for any notes related to VR606 for your specific SAP module and version.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Totals variants are often used in modules like Logistics (e.g., Inventory Management, Sales & Distribution) or Financial Accounting for reporting and data aggregation.
  The error VR606 is a standard message class VR (Variant-related messages).
  The message text usually reads something like:
  
  "Totals variant & deleted"
  
  where "&" is replaced by the name of the totals variant.
  This error prevents further processing until the totals variant issue is resolved.
  Common transactions to check or maintain totals variants include:
  
  OMR6 (for Inventory Management totals variants)
  Other module-specific variant maintenance transactions.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Totals variant referenced in process is deleted or missing.
  
  
  Effect
  Process/report cannot continue; error VR606 raised.
  
  
  Solution
  Restore or recreate the totals variant, or update references to use an existing variant.
  
  
  Check
  Variant existence, customizing, user settings, SAP Notes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific module or transaction where this error occurs, I can give more tailored instructions.