How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL092 - Variant &1 could not be converted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 092

• Message text: Variant &1 could not be converted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL092 - Variant &1 could not be converted ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL092 Variant &1 could not be converted
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or when working with variants in reports or programs that involve variant handling and conversion.
  
  Cause
  
  The error indicates that a variant (a saved set of selection screen values) identified by the name &1 (which will be replaced by the actual variant name in the message) could not be converted.
  This usually happens when the system tries to read or convert a variant but encounters an issue such as:
  
  The variant is corrupted or contains invalid data.
  The variant was created in a different system or client and is not compatible.
  The variant references selection criteria or fields that no longer exist or have changed data types.
  The variant is stored in a format that the current program or workflow step cannot interpret.
  
  
  In workflow scenarios, this can happen when a variant is passed as a parameter or used in a step, and the system fails to deserialize or convert it properly.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Variant:
  
  Go to transaction SE38 or SA38.
  Enter the program name related to the variant.
  Click on Variants and then Change or Display.
  Check if the variant exists and if it can be displayed without errors.
  If the variant is corrupted, try recreating it.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Variant:
  
  If the variant is corrupted or incompatible, recreate it manually.
  Ensure that the selection screen fields used in the variant still exist and have not changed.
  
  
  
  Check Program or Workflow Step:
  
  Verify that the program or workflow step that uses the variant is compatible with the variant.
  If the program has been changed (e.g., selection screen fields modified), update or recreate the variant accordingly.
  
  
  
  Transport and Client Issues:
  
  If the variant was transported from another system, check for compatibility issues.
  Sometimes variants created in one client or system are not fully compatible in another.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the problem persists, debug the program or workflow step where the variant is being converted.
  Look for the function module or method that reads or converts the variant (e.g., RS_VARIANT_CONTENTS_GET, RS_VARIANT_CONTENTS_CHECK).
  Check the data being read and identify what causes the conversion failure.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_CHAR_VAL092 or variant conversion issues.
  Apply any relevant patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Variants in SAP are stored sets of selection screen values that can be reused.
  Variants are stored in table VARID and VARI.
  Conversion errors often relate to changes in the underlying program or data dictionary objects.
  Workflow steps that use variants as input parameters must ensure the variant is valid and compatible.
  Function modules related to variant handling:
  
  RS_VARIANT_CONTENTS_GET
  RS_VARIANT_CONTENTS_CHECK
  RS_VARIANT_CONTENTS_SAVE
  
  
  Transactions to manage variants:
  
  SE38 / SA38 (program variants)
  SE93 (transaction variants)
  SHD0 (transaction variants)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (program name, workflow step, or transaction), I can help with more specific guidance.