How To Fix PEP078 - The variant name & cannot begin with a blank character.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PEP - Schedule Manager: Messages

• Message number: 078

• Message text: The variant name & cannot begin with a blank character.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PEP078 - The variant name & cannot begin with a blank character. ?

  The SAP error message PEP078 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of a variant in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the variant name cannot begin with a blank character. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a variant for a report or transaction, and the name you have provided does not comply with the naming rules.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the variant name you are trying to use starts with a space or blank character. In SAP, variant names must adhere to specific naming conventions, which include not starting with a blank character.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Variant Name: Review the variant name you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that it does not start with a space or any other invalid character.
  
  
  Rename the Variant: If the variant name does start with