How To Fix ILM_ADMIN002 - Enter a valid variant

ILM_ADMIN002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_ADMIN - Messages for the Archiving Work Center

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Enter a valid variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_ADMIN002 - Enter a valid variant ?

  The SAP error message ILM_ADMIN002: Enter a valid variant typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific variant, but the variant provided is either invalid or does not exist.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Variant Name: The variant name entered does not match any existing variants in the system.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: The transaction code used may not be the correct one for the intended operation.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the ILM system or the specific report being executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Name: Ensure that the variant name you are entering is correct. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant report or transaction.
  Using the variant selection screen to verify existing variants.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant: If the variant does not exist, you