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How To Fix SS219 - Variant already exists with name you entered


SS219 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SS - Integration IMG - function model - SAP analyzer

  • Message number: 219

  • Message text: Variant already exists with name you entered

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  • What causes this issue?

    There is already a variant (&v1&) with the name you entered.

    System Response

    How to fix this error?

    Check your entry.

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SS219 - Details

  • The SAP error message SS219, which states "Variant already exists with name you entered," typically occurs when you attempt to create a new variant (for example, for a report or transaction) using a name that is already in use. Variants in SAP are used to store specific settings for reports or transactions, and each variant must have a unique name within the context of the user or the application.
    
    Cause: Duplicate Name: The most common cause of this error is that the name you are trying to use for the new variant is already taken by an existing variant. User-Specific Variants: Variants can be user-specific or global. If you are trying to create a user-specific variant with a name that already exists for that user, you will encounter this error. Global Variants: If the variant name is already used globally (available to all users), you will also receive this error when trying to create

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