How To Fix /SAPAPO/PMON045 - Name of a variant may not contain any blanks

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PMON -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Name of a variant may not contain any blanks

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PMON045 - Name of a variant may not contain any blanks ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PMON045 indicates that the name of a variant in the SAP system cannot contain any blank spaces. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a variant in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, and the name you have provided includes spaces.
  Cause:
  
  The variant name you are trying to use includes one or more blank spaces.
  SAP has specific naming conventions that do not allow spaces in certain identifiers, including variant names.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Remove Spaces: Ensure that the variant name you are trying to create or modify does not contain any spaces. Use underscores (_) or camel case (e.g., VariantName) instead of spaces.
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions for variants in SAP. Typically, valid characters include letters, numbers, and underscores, but not spaces or special characters.
  
  
  Re-enter the Name: If you have already entered a name with spaces, go back to the input field and re-enter the name without spaces.
  
  
  Validation: After making the changes, validate the input to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on naming conventions and restrictions for variants and other objects.
  SAP Community: You can also check the SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error message, as other users may have encountered similar issues and shared their solutions.
  Transaction Codes: If you are working within a specific transaction code (like /SAPAPO/DP for Demand Planning), ensure that you are following the correct procedures for that transaction.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or modify your variant in SAP APO.