How To Fix DBMAN222 - It is not possible to save variants

DBMAN222 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 222

• Message text: It is not possible to save variants

What causes this issue?

You attempted to save a report that is regenerated for each call.
However, when you save, you cannot save variants.

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?

You can save variants as follows:
Call transaction LISTCUBE.
In the 'Name of ABAP Program' field, enter a program name. The program
generated for the selection screen is saved with this name.
You can access your variants by directly calling the program you
specified. This program is not called automatically when the contents
for the InfoCube are to be displayed.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN222 - It is not possible to save variants ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN222, which states "It is not possible to save variants," typically occurs when there are issues related to the saving of report variants in SAP. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify variants.
  Database Issues: There may be problems with the database connection or the database itself, such as being in a read-only state.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the SAP system, such as inconsistencies in the database or application server.
  Variant Name Conflicts: The variant name may already exist, or there may be restrictions on the naming conventions.
  Transport Issues: If the system is in a transport environment, there may be restrictions on saving changes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify variants. This can be checked in