How To Fix EDOCUMENT140 - User-specific variants must start with a letter (A-Z)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT - eDocument: Messages

• Message number: 140

• Message text: User-specific variants must start with a letter (A-Z)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT140 - User-specific variants must start with a letter (A-Z) ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT140 indicates that a user-specific variant name does not conform to the naming conventions required by the system. Specifically, the error states that user-specific variants must start with a letter (A-Z). This typically occurs when a user attempts to create or save a variant for a report or transaction, and the name provided does not meet the criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Variant Name: The variant name provided starts with a character that is not a letter (e.g., a number, special character, or space).
  Naming Convention Violation: SAP has specific rules for naming variants, and any deviation from these rules will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  Check the Variant Name: Ensure that the name of the variant you are trying to create or save starts with a letter (A-Z).
  Rename the Variant: If the current name does not comply, rename the variant to start with a letter. For example, instead of "123Variant", use "A123Variant".
  Avoid Special Characters: Ensure that the variant name does not contain any special characters or spaces at the beginning.
  Save Again: After making the necessary changes to the variant name, attempt to save the variant again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for the transaction or report you are working with for more details on naming conventions.
  User-Specific Variants: User-specific variants are saved settings for reports or transactions that allow users to quickly access frequently used configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or updates regarding this error message.
  
  By ensuring that the variant name adheres to the required naming conventions, you should be able to resolve the EDOCUMENT140 error and successfully create or save your user-specific variant.