How To Fix STC_TM161 - Variant name for transportable variant is empty

STC_TM161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TM - Task List Manager Messages

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Variant name for transportable variant is empty

What causes this issue?

You created a transportable task list variant using a valid prefix (CUS&
or SAP&) without specific name.

System Response

The current task list name is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Provide a more detailed variant name. Add more characters to the prefix
CUS& / SAP&.

How can this happen?

Use CUS&VARIANT1 or SAP&VARIANT1 accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

STC_TM161 - Details

• 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