How To Fix PZ833 - An entry &1 variant &2 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PZ - Messages: Payment program for payment requests

• Message number: 833

• Message text: An entry &1 variant &2 already exists

What causes this issue?

In the list of reports to be executed, you have already specified an
entry with the same values.

System Response

Only the first entry is transferred to the internal table. This means
that this report variant is only executed once.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries. It is possible a false variant has been entered.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PZ833 - An entry &1 variant &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message PZ833, which states "An entry &1 variant &2 already exists," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a variant for a report or selection screen, and a variant with the same name already exists for the specified user or globally.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Variant Name: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a new variant with a name that is already in use. Variants must have unique names within the same user context or globally, depending on the settings.
  User-Specific vs. Global Variants: If you are trying to create a user-specific variant and a global variant with the same name exists (or vice versa), this can also trigger the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Variants: Before creating a new variant, check if a variant with the same name already exists. You can do this by navigating to the variant management screen (usually accessible