How To Fix EDESK_UI_WD073 - Select a variant

EDESK_UI_WD073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDESK_UI_WD - Engineering Desktop: User Interface Web Screen

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Select a variant

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EDESK_UI_WD073 - Details

• The SAP error message EDESK_UI_WD073 ("Select a variant") typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize the Web Dynpro framework, particularly when a user is expected to select a variant for a report or a selection screen but has not done so.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Variant Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected a variant from the available options. Variants are predefined sets of parameters that can be used to run reports or transactions with specific settings.
  User Permissions: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to access certain variants.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the application or the underlying data that prevent the selection of a variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Variant: Ensure that you select a variant from the dropdown list or input the variant name in the appropriate field before proceeding. If no variants are available, you may