How To Fix MDG_UI5_SEARCH001 - Enter a saved variant to view it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_UI5_SEARCH - Messages for UI5

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Enter a saved variant to view it

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_UI5_SEARCH001 - Enter a saved variant to view it ?

  The SAP error message MDG_UI5_SEARCH001 with the description "Enter a saved variant to view it" typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when a user attempts to access a search view or a report that requires a saved variant, but no variant has been specified.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  No Saved Variant: The user has not saved any search variant for the specific search view or report they are trying to access.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to allow the use of saved variants.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access saved variants.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Create a Saved Variant:
  
  Navigate to the search view or report where the error occurs.
  Set the desired search criteria.
  Save the variant by using the "Save" option (usually found in the toolbar).
  Provide a name for the variant and save it.
  
  
  
  Select a Saved Variant:
  
  If you have already created saved variants, ensure that you select one from the dropdown list of saved variants before executing the search.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and access saved variants. This may require checking with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings for the MDG application to ensure that saved variants are enabled and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific instructions related to saved variants in your version of SAP MDG.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on how to create and manage saved variants effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_UI5_SEARCH001 error and successfully use saved variants in your SAP MDG environment.