How To Fix DB611 - Enter a variant name

DB611 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 611

• Message text: Enter a variant name

What causes this issue?

You selected a variant for editing without specifying the variant name.

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?

Please specify the variant you want to edit.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB611 - Enter a variant name ?

  The SAP error message DB611 "Enter a variant name" typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a variant but does not provide a name for it. Variants in SAP are used to save specific selection criteria for reports, allowing users to run the same report with predefined parameters without having to enter them each time.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A report or transaction is called that expects a variant to be specified.
  The user has not entered a variant name in the appropriate field.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DB611 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Enter a Variant Name: When prompted, enter a valid variant name in the field provided. If you do not have a specific variant in mind, you can create a new one by entering a name and saving the selection criteria.
  
  
  Check for Existing Variants: If you are unsure of the variant name, you can check for