How To Fix RSPLS712 - You need a technical name to store a global variant

RSPLS712 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS - General Messages

• Message number: 712

• Message text: You need a technical name to store a global variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS712 - You need a technical name to store a global variant ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS712, which states "You need a technical name to store a global variant," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to create or save a global variant for a query or report without providing a valid technical name.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Missing Technical Name: When creating a global variant, SAP requires a technical name (which is usually a unique identifier) to store the variant. If this name is not provided or is invalid, the system will throw this error.
  Incorrect Naming Convention: The technical name must adhere to specific naming conventions set by SAP, such as length restrictions and allowed characters.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify global variants.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSPLS712 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Provide a Technical Name:
  
  Ensure that you are entering a