How To Fix S7053 - The variant &1 &2 could not be imported

S7053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S7 - Runtime Analysis: Message Texts

• Message number: 053

• Message text: The variant &1 &2 could not be imported

What causes this issue?

The variant could not be imported

System Response

The standard variant was set

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S7053 - The variant &1 &2 could not be imported ?

  The SAP error message S7053 indicates that a variant (a saved set of parameters for a report or transaction) could not be imported. This error typically occurs when there are issues related to the variant's definition, authorization, or the environment in which the import is being attempted.
  Causes of Error S7053
  
  
  Missing Authorization: The user attempting to import the variant may not have the necessary authorizations to access or import the variant.
  
  
  Variant Not Found: The specified variant may not exist in the target system or client. This can happen if the variant was deleted or if there is a typo in the variant name.
  
  
  Incompatible Environment: The variant may have been created in a different environment (e.g., a different client or system) that has different settings or data.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the variant is being transported from one system to another, there may be issues with the transport request or the transport itself may