How To Fix ESH_QL_MSG118 - Calling variant &1 (personal, user &2) successfully updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_QL_MSG - ESH Query Logging

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Calling variant &1 (personal, user &2) successfully updated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_QL_MSG118 - Calling variant &1 (personal, user &2) successfully updated ?

  The SAP error message ESH_QL_MSG118 indicates that a variant (a saved set of parameters for a query) has been successfully updated. This message is not an error in the traditional sense; rather, it is an informational message that confirms the successful update of a query variant.
  Cause:
  
  The message is triggered when a user updates a query variant in the SAP system. This could happen when a user modifies the parameters of a query and saves those changes.
  
  Solution:
  Since this message indicates a successful operation, there is no action required to resolve an error. However, if you are looking to ensure that the update was intended and correct, you can:
  
  Verify the Changes: Check the updated variant to ensure that the changes made are as expected.
  Test the Variant: Run the query using the updated variant to confirm that it behaves as intended with the new parameters.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Query Variants: Variants in SAP are used to save specific settings for reports or queries, allowing users to quickly run them with predefined parameters.
  User-Specific Variants: The message mentions "user &2," indicating that the variant is specific to a user. Variants can be personal (user-specific) or global (available to all users).
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information about managing query variants, you can refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific documentation related to the transaction or module you are working with.
  
  If you encounter this message in a context where you did not expect a variant to be updated, you may want to investigate further to ensure that no unintended changes were made.