How To Fix FMUP071 - The target variant already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMUP - Update in Funds Management

• Message number: 071

• Message text: The target variant already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMUP071 - The target variant already exists ?

  The SAP error message FMUP071 ("The target variant already exists") typically occurs when you are trying to create a variant for a report or transaction that already has a variant with the same name in the target system or client. This can happen during various operations, such as when you are trying to copy or transport variants between systems.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Variant Name: The most common cause is that a variant with the same name already exists in the target system or client.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting variants from one system to another, the target system may already have a variant with the same name.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to overwrite an existing variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Variants: Before creating a new variant, check if a variant with the same name already exists. You can do this by navigating to the variant management screen (transaction code SE38 or SA38 for reports) and checking the list of variants for the specific report.
  
  
  Rename the Variant: If a variant with the same name exists, consider renaming your new variant to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing Variant: If the existing variant is no longer needed, you can delete it or modify it as necessary. Ensure you have the appropriate authorizations to perform these actions.
  
  
  Transport Management: If this error occurs during a transport, ensure that the transport request does not include variants that already exist in the target system. You may need to adjust the transport request accordingly.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify variants in the target system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 or SA38: For executing reports and managing variants.
  SE93: For checking and managing transport requests.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to variant management and this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on variant management and best practices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMUP071 error and successfully manage your variants in SAP.