How To Fix VR636 - Totals variant & is assigned to another application

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 636

• Message text: Totals variant & is assigned to another application

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR636 - Totals variant & is assigned to another application ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message VR636: "Totals variant & is assigned to another application":
  
  Error Message
  VR636: Totals variant & is assigned to another application
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to assign or use a totals variant (a configuration object used in SAP to define how totals are calculated and displayed in reports or applications) in an application, but the totals variant is already assigned to a different application.
  In SAP, a totals variant is linked to a specific application area (e.g., FI, CO, MM, SD). The system prevents the same totals variant from being assigned to multiple applications to avoid conflicts or inconsistent behavior.
  
  Explanation
  
  Totals Variant: A configuration that defines how totals and subtotals are calculated and displayed in reports.
  Application: The module or functional area in SAP where the totals variant is used.
  The system enforces a one-to-one relationship between totals variants and applications.
  If you attempt to assign a totals variant to a second application, SAP throws the VR636 error.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the VR636 error, you have the following options:
  
  
  Check the Current Assignment:
  
  Use transaction OBV2 (or the relevant customizing transaction for totals variants) to check which application the totals variant is currently assigned to.
  Verify if the totals variant is already assigned to another application.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Totals Variant:
  
  If the totals variant is already assigned to another application, create a new totals variant for your application.
  Copy the existing totals variant and adjust it as needed for your application.
  
  
  
  Reassign the Totals Variant (if appropriate):
  
  If the totals variant is incorrectly assigned or no longer needed in the other application, you can remove or change the assignment.
  Be cautious: Changing assignments may affect other processes or reports.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, SAP provides notes or documentation for specific scenarios involving totals variants.
  Check SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBV2 – Maintain Totals Variants
  SPRO – Customizing (navigate to the relevant module and totals variant settings)
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  Totals variants are commonly used in FI (Financial Accounting), CO (Controlling), MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), etc.
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Notes for VR636 or totals variant assignment issues for any patches or updates.
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Maintain clear naming conventions for totals variants to avoid confusion.
  Document assignments to avoid conflicts.
  Use copies of totals variants for different applications instead of sharing one.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Totals variant is already assigned to another application; cannot be assigned twice.
  
  
  Solution
  Check current assignment, create a new totals variant for your application, or reassign if appropriate.
  
  
  Transaction
  OBV2 (Maintain totals variants)
  
  
  Notes
  Avoid sharing totals variants across applications; use copies instead.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact steps in your SAP system or further troubleshooting, please provide the SAP module or transaction where you encountered this error.