How To Fix GD059 - The specified variant &1 does not exist

GD059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD - EDT: External data transfer

• Message number: 059

• Message text: The specified variant &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GD059 - The specified variant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message GD059, which states "The specified variant &1 does not exist," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction using a variant that has not been defined or has been deleted. Variants in SAP are used to store specific selection criteria for reports, allowing users to quickly execute them with predefined parameters.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Deleted Variant: The variant may have been deleted by another user or during a system cleanup.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the variant name being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Client-Specific Variants: The variant may exist in a different client, and the user is trying to access it in a different client.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Name: Verify that the variant name entered is correct. Ensure there are