How To Fix ESH_TASK_MANAGER_MSG001 - Save a variant for this step

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_TASK_MANAGER_MSG - ESH Task Manager

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Save a variant for this step

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_TASK_MANAGER_MSG001 - Save a variant for this step ?

  The SAP error message ESH_TASK_MANAGER_MSG001 typically indicates that a variant needs to be saved for a specific step in the task manager. This error is often encountered in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) or when working with task management functionalities in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects a variant to be saved for a particular task or step, but it has not been done. Variants in SAP are used to save specific settings or parameters for reports, queries, or other processes, allowing users to quickly access predefined configurations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Save a Variant:
  
  Navigate to the task or step where the error occurred.
  Look for an option to save a variant (usually found in the menu or toolbar).
  Enter the necessary parameters and settings you want to save.
  Provide a name for the variant and save it.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations