How To Fix /SAPAPO/RSP01716 - Enter the name of a filter variant

/SAPAPO/RSP01716 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RSP01 -

• Message number: 716

• Message text: Enter the name of a filter variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP01716 - Enter the name of a filter variant ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP01716 Enter the name of a filter variant typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a filter variant, but the system does not have a specified name for that variant.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Filter Variant Name: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a name for the filter variant in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the report or transaction that requires a filter variant.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create filter variants.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Filter Variant Name: When prompted by the error message, enter a valid name for the filter variant in the appropriate field. This name should correspond to an existing filter variant or a new one you wish to