How To Fix M&135 - The previous variant & will be overwritten

M&135 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M& -

• Message number: 135

• Message text: The previous variant & will be overwritten

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M&135 - The previous variant & will be overwritten ?

  The SAP error message M&135, which states "The previous variant & will be overwritten," typically occurs in the context of variant management in SAP, particularly when dealing with report variants or selection variants. This message indicates that you are trying to create or save a new variant with the same name as an existing one, and the system is warning you that the existing variant will be overwritten.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Variant Name: You are attempting to create or save a variant with a name that already exists in the system.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create a new variant without overwriting the existing one.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Rename the Variant: If you do not want to overwrite the existing variant, consider using a different name for the new variant.
  Overwrite Confirmation: If you intend to overwrite the existing variant, you can proceed with the action. The system may prompt you to confirm