How To Fix RSCRM266 - Cannot map personalized variant &1 to shorter name

RSCRM266 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCRM - RSCRM: Messages

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Cannot map personalized variant &1 to shorter name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRM266 - Cannot map personalized variant &1 to shorter name ?

  The SAP error message RSCRM266 indicates that there is an issue with mapping a personalized variant to a shorter name. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Query or reporting tools where users have created personalized variants for reports or queries, and the system is unable to map these variants correctly due to naming constraints or conflicts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Length Limitations: The personalized variant name exceeds the maximum length allowed by the system.
  Naming Conflicts: There may be a conflict with existing variant names or reserved names in the system.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to handle personalized variants.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that prevent the proper mapping of the variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Name Length: Ensure that the personalized variant name does not exceed the maximum length allowed by SAP (usually 30 characters).
  Rename the Variant: If the name is too long or conflicts with existing names, try renaming