How To Fix 00591 - Invalid variant &

00591 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 591

• Message text: Invalid variant &

What causes this issue?

Message 590 for the background processing: Latest start time is created

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00591 - Invalid variant & ?

  The SAP error message "00591 Invalid variant &" typically occurs when a user tries to execute a report or transaction using a variant that is either not defined, has been deleted, or is not accessible due to authorization issues. Variants in SAP are used to store specific selection criteria for reports, making it easier for users to run them with predefined settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant specified does not exist in the system.
  Deleted Variant: The variant may have been deleted by another user or during a system cleanup.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the variant name being referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Use the "Variants" button to check if the specified variant exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create a