How To Fix /OSP/MSG301 - Enter valid Variant name.

/OSP/MSG301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /OSP/MSG -

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Enter valid Variant name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /OSP/MSG301 - Enter valid Variant name. ?

  The SAP error message /OSP/MSG301 Enter valid Variant name typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a variant, but the specified variant name is either invalid, does not exist, or is not accessible to the user.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant name entered does not correspond to any existing variant in the system.
  Incorrect Spelling: There may be a typo or incorrect spelling in the variant name.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: The transaction code being used may not support the specified variant.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the report or transaction that is causing the variant to be unrecognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Variant Name: Verify that the variant name is spelled correctly and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the variant management screen (usually accessible via the report