How To Fix SA412 - New variant not saved; assign a data model

SA412 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SA -

• Message number: 412

• Message text: New variant not saved; assign a data model

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SA412 - Details

• The SAP error message SA412 ("New variant not saved; assign a data model") typically occurs when you are trying to save a new variant in a report or transaction, but the system requires that a data model be assigned to that variant. This is often related to the use of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA, where data models are essential for reporting and analytics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Model Assignment: The variant you are trying to save does not have an associated data model. In SAP BW or HANA, variants often need to be linked to a specific data model to function correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the report or transaction that prevent the assignment of a data model.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create or modify variants associated with data models.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Data Model:
  
  When creating or modifying the variant, ensure that you