Message type: E = Error
Message class: STC_TM - Task List Manager Messages
Message number: 161
Message text: Variant name for transportable variant is empty
You created a transportable task list variant using a valid prefix (CUS&
or SAP&) without specific name.
The current task list name is rejected.
Provide a more detailed variant name. Add more characters to the prefix
CUS& / SAP&.
Use CUS&VARIANT1 or SAP&VARIANT1 accordingly.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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STC_TM161
- Variant name for transportable variant is empty ?The SAP error message STC_TM161, which states "Variant name for transportable variant is empty," typically occurs in the context of transport management when a transportable variant is expected but not provided. This can happen during the execution of a transport request or when trying to create or modify a transportable variant in the SAP system.
Cause: Missing Variant Name: The error indicates that a required field, specifically the variant name for a transportable variant, is not filled in. This can happen if the variant was not created properly or if the system is trying to reference a variant that does not exist.
Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the transport management system or the specific transport request. User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently left the variant name field blank when creating or modifying a transportable variant.
Solution: Check Variant Creation: Ensure that the transportable variant is created correctly. Go to
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