How To Fix RSDDB704 - Default variant 'Space' cannot be edited

RSDDB704 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDDB - BIA Index Objects: Activate, Fill, Delete

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Default variant 'Space' cannot be edited

What causes this issue?

Default variant ' ' (space) is the default setting for all SAP HANA/BWA
indexes. It can therefore only be edited using the BWA Monitor (global
parameters) or for SAP HANA transaction RSBATCH.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Edit an existing batch variant or create a new variant.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSDDB704 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDDB704, which states "Default variant 'Space' cannot be edited," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when users attempt to modify a default variant that is not editable. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with queries, reports, or data models.
  
  Cause:
  
  Default Variant: The error indicates that the variant you are trying to edit is a default variant, which is typically not meant to be modified directly. Default variants are often system-defined or set up to maintain consistency across reports and queries.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to edit certain variants, especially if they are system-defined.
  Technical Restrictions: Certain technical restrictions in the SAP BW system may prevent editing of specific variants.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a New Variant: Instead of trying to edit the default variant, create a new variant based on the default. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to