How To Fix WU421 - Item texts in language & of variant & exists. Delete texts beforehand

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Item texts in language & of variant & exists. Delete texts beforehand

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a product catalog variant. Texts (headings or long
texts) for items in the product catalog are however created in the
language of the variant. The variant cannot therefore be deleted.

How to fix this error?

First delete texts for product catalog items in this language.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU421 - Item texts in language & of variant & exists. Delete texts beforehand ?

  The SAP error message WU421 indicates that there are existing item texts in a specific language for a variant that you are trying to create or modify. This error typically occurs in the context of creating or changing variants in transaction codes related to reporting or data selection, such as in the SAP Query or Report Painter.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create or modify a variant that already has item texts associated with it in a specific language. SAP does not allow the creation of a new variant with the same name and language if item texts already exist for that variant.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to delete the existing item texts for the variant in the specified language before you can create or modify the variant. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Variant: Determine the name of the variant and the language in which the item texts exist.
  
  
  Access the Variant Maintenance:
  
  Go to the transaction code where the variant is maintained (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs, SQ01 for SAP Queries).
  Navigate to the variant management screen.
  
  
  
  Delete Existing Item Texts:
  
  Find the variant in question.
  Look for an option to manage or display item texts.
  Delete the item texts associated with the variant in the specified language.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Modify the Variant: After deleting the item texts, you should be able to create or modify the variant without encountering the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using different transaction codes. Common ones include:
  
  SE38 for ABAP programs
  SQ01 for SAP Queries
  GR55 for Report Painter
  
  
  Language Key: Ensure you are aware of the language key (e.g., EN for English, DE for German) that is causing the issue.
  User Authorizations: Make sure you have the necessary authorizations to delete item texts and modify variants.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider checking with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as there may be additional configurations or authorizations required.