How To Fix SS226 - & is a variant; check your entry

SS226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 226

• Message text: & is a variant; check your entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SS226 - & is a variant; check your entry ?

  The SAP error message SS226, which states "is a variant; check your entry," typically occurs when there is an issue with the input data in a transaction or report that involves variants. Variants in SAP are used to save specific selection criteria for reports or transactions, allowing users to quickly execute them with predefined parameters.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Variant Name: The variant name you are trying to use may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the variant name or the input field.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: The transaction code you are using may not support the variant you are trying to access.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or settings related to variants.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Name: Verify that the variant name you are entering is correct and exists in the system.