How To Fix SEPM_DG053 - EPM Data Generator: Variant name is empty

SEPM_DG053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPM_DG - EPM: Data Generator Messages

• Message number: 053

• Message text: EPM Data Generator: Variant name is empty

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SEPM_DG053 - Details

• The SAP error message SEPM_DG053, which states "EPM Data Generator: Variant name is empty," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a data generation process in SAP EPM (Enterprise Performance Management) and the system requires a variant name that has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Variant Name: The most direct cause of this error is that the variant name field is left empty when you are trying to execute the data generation process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the EPM Data Generator or the specific data generation process you are trying to run.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped entering a variant name or may not have selected a variant from the available options.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Provide a Variant Name: Ensure that you enter a valid variant name in the appropriate field before executing the data generation process. If you are using a predefined variant, make sure to