How To Fix WRF_PRC_BAS021 - Variant & is old and can no longer be deleted

WRF_PRC_BAS021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_BAS - General Purchasing, Seasonal Procurement Messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Variant & is old and can no longer be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_BAS021 - Variant & is old and can no longer be deleted ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_PRC_BAS021 Variant & is old and can no longer be deleted
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to delete a variant in SAP that is considered "old" or obsolete by the system. Variants in SAP are used to save input values for reports or transactions, and over time, some variants may become outdated or linked to objects that no longer exist or have changed significantly.
  Specifically, the system prevents deletion of such variants because:
  
  The variant is linked to a process or object that has been updated or replaced.
  The variant is part of a standard or system-defined set that should not be deleted.
  The variant is flagged as "old" or "obsolete" in the system, possibly due to versioning or lifecycle management rules.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variant Usage:
  
  Verify if the variant is currently assigned to any scheduled jobs, process chains, or other automated processes.
  If it is in