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Message type: E = Error
Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen
Message number: 383
Message text: Variant &2 has not been defined for transaction &1
You have not defined relevant transaction variants for the transaction
you just carried out.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Define a variant for the transaction in Customizing. You can then
assign it to the relevant order type using the transaction group
(V_TVAK-TRVOG).
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
VT383
- Variant &2 has not been defined for transaction &1 ?The SAP error message VT383 indicates that a specific variant (identified by &2) has not been defined for a particular transaction (identified by &1). This error typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction using a variant that does not exist or has not been properly configured in the system.
Cause:
- Missing Variant: The specified variant has not been created or saved for the transaction.
- Incorrect Variant Name: The variant name entered may be misspelled or incorrect.
- Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
- Transaction Not Configured: The transaction may not be set up to use variants, or the variant functionality may not be enabled for that transaction.
Solution:
Check Variant Existence:
- Go to the transaction in question (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs, or the specific transaction code).
- Use the variant selection option to check if the variant exists.
- If it does not exist, create the variant by entering the required selection criteria and saving it.
Verify Variant Name:
- Ensure that the variant name is correctly spelled and matches the one defined in the system.
Create or Modify the Variant:
- If the variant is missing, create a new one by entering the necessary parameters and saving it.
- If the variant exists but is not functioning, check its settings and modify them as needed.
Check Authorizations:
- Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
Consult Documentation:
- Review SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction to ensure that variants are supported and to understand how to properly configure them.
Contact SAP Support:
- If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to the error message.
Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VT383 error and successfully use the desired variant for the specified transaction.
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