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How To Fix VR625 - Specify different variants


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

  • Message number: 625

  • Message text: Specify different variants

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR625 - Specify different variants ?

    SAP Error Message:
    VR625 - Specify different variants


    Cause:

    This error occurs when you try to execute a report, transaction, or program using a variant that is identical to another variant already used or when the system expects a different variant but finds the same one specified multiple times. Essentially, the system requires you to specify different variants for different steps or selections, but the same variant has been entered repeatedly.

    This often happens in scenarios such as:

    • When running batch jobs or background jobs that require multiple variants for different steps, but the same variant is assigned to more than one step.
    • When a program or report expects different variants for different selection screens or parameters but receives duplicates.
    • When maintaining or scheduling variants in transaction codes like SM36 (Job Scheduling) or in custom programs that process multiple variants.

    Solution:

    • Specify Different Variants: Review the variants you have entered and ensure that each variant is unique for the respective step or selection.
    • Create New Variants: If you need different selection criteria, create new variants with different names and selection parameters using transaction SE38 or SA38 (for reports) or the variant maintenance screen.
    • Check Job Steps: If scheduling a job with multiple steps, verify that each step uses a different variant if required.
    • Review Program Logic: If this error occurs in a custom program, check the logic that processes variants to ensure it enforces or allows different variants where necessary.
    • Delete or Change Duplicate Variants: If duplicates are not needed, remove or replace them with appropriate variants.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:
      • SE38 / SA38: To create or maintain variants for reports.
      • SM36: To schedule background jobs and assign variants to job steps.
      • SE93: To check transaction codes related to the program/report.
    • Variant Maintenance: Variants store selection screen values and are used to automate report execution.
    • Background Jobs: When scheduling jobs with multiple steps, each step can have its own variant.
    • Custom Programs: Developers should ensure that variant handling logic enforces uniqueness if required.

    Summary:

    VR625 - Specify different variants means the system expects different variants for different steps or parameters but found duplicates. To fix it, ensure that each variant used is unique and correctly assigned.


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