How To Fix 10070 - Variant & already exists

10070 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 10 - Customizing: Process Industries

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Variant & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 10070 - Variant & already exists ?

  The SAP error message "10070 Variant & already exists" typically occurs when you are trying to create a new variant (for example, for a report or transaction) with a name that already exists in the system. Variants in SAP are used to store specific settings for reports or transactions, allowing users to quickly access frequently used configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Variant Name: The most common cause of this error is that the variant name you are trying to create is already in use by another user or for another purpose.
  User-Specific Variants: Variants can be user-specific or global. If you are trying to create a user-specific variant with a name that already exists for another user, you will encounter this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, if you do not have the necessary authorizations, you may not be able to see existing variants, leading you to believe that the name is available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Variants: Before creating a