How To Fix AD01400 - User-specific variants must start with a letter (A-Z)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD01 - DI Processor (Expense-related Billing)

• Message number: 400

• Message text: User-specific variants must start with a letter (A-Z)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD01400 - User-specific variants must start with a letter (A-Z) ?

  The SAP error message AD01400 indicates that a user-specific variant name does not conform to the naming conventions required by the system. Specifically, user-specific variants must start with a letter (A-Z) and cannot begin with a number or special character.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to create or save a variant (a saved set of parameters for a report or transaction) with a name that does not start with a letter. This can happen if:
  
  The user mistakenly names the variant starting with a number or special character.
  The user is copying an existing variant that has an invalid name.
  There is a misunderstanding of the naming conventions for variants.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  Check the Variant Name: Ensure that the name of the variant you are trying to create or save starts with a letter (A-Z).
  Rename the Variant: If the variant name is invalid, rename it to start with a letter. For example, instead of naming it "1_Sales_Report", you could name it "A_Sales_Report".
  Avoid Special Characters: Make sure that the variant name does not contain any special characters at the beginning.
  Save Again: After correcting the variant name, try saving it again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions for variants in SAP. Typically, they should be descriptive and start with a letter.
  User-Specific Variants: User-specific variants are personal settings that allow users to save their preferred settings for reports and transactions, making it easier to access frequently used configurations.
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation related to the transaction or report you are working with.
  
  By following these guidelines, you should be able to resolve the AD01400 error and successfully create or save your user-specific variant.