How To Fix ALM_ME803 - Save a variant first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ALM_ME - Notifications for Mobile Asset Management

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Save a variant first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ALM_ME803 - Save a variant first ?

  The SAP error message ALM_ME803: "Save a variant first" typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a variant to be saved before it can be run. Variants in SAP are used to store specific selection criteria for reports or transactions, allowing users to quickly execute them with predefined parameters.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a variant, but no variant has been saved.
  The system expects a variant to be defined for the execution of the report or transaction, and it cannot proceed without it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ALM_ME803 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Create and Save a Variant:
  
  Navigate to the transaction or report that you are trying to execute.
  Enter the selection criteria you want to use.
  Look for the option to save the variant (usually found under the "Variants" menu or as a button labeled "Save" or "Save as Variant").
  Provide a name and description for the variant, and save it.
  
  
  
  Execute the Report with the Saved Variant:
  
  After saving the variant, you can now execute the report or transaction using the saved variant.
  Select the variant from the list of available variants before executing the report.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create and save variants. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can occur in various transaction codes that utilize variants, such as ME2N (Purchase Orders by Vendor), ME80FN (General Analyses of Purchase Orders), etc.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for the transaction you are using for more details on how to create and manage variants.
  User Training: If you are new to SAP, consider undergoing training on how to use variants effectively, as this can enhance your efficiency in using the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ALM_ME803 error and successfully execute your desired report or transaction.