How To Fix DB599 - 'Save as variant' terminated.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 599

• Message text: 'Save as variant' terminated.

What causes this issue?

Saving the selections entered on the selection screen as a variant was
terminated.

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 DB599 - 'Save as variant' terminated. ?

  The SAP error message DB599, which states "Save as variant terminated," typically occurs when there is an issue with saving a report or transaction variant in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including authorization issues, system configuration problems, or data inconsistencies.
  Causes of DB599 Error
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify variants.
  Database Issues: There may be problems with the database, such as locks or inconsistencies that prevent saving.
  Technical Errors: There could be a technical issue in the SAP system, such as a program error or a bug.
  Missing Parameters: Required parameters for the variant may not be filled in correctly.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify variants. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Review Database Locks:
  
  Check if there are any database locks that might be preventing the saving of the variant. You can use transaction SM12 to view and manage locks.
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Errors:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and short dumps (transaction ST22) for any related errors that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Parameters:
  
  Ensure that all required fields and parameters for the variant are filled in correctly. Missing or incorrect data can lead to termination.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Consult with your SAP Basis team to ensure that the system is configured correctly and that there are no underlying issues affecting the database or application server.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Variant:
  
  If the issue persists, try to recreate the variant from scratch to see if the problem is specific to the original variant.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if you suspect a bug or system issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Check authorization issues.
  SM12: View and manage database locks.
  SM21: System log for errors.
  ST22: Short dump analysis.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to variants and report generation for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the DB599 error in your SAP system.