How To Fix SV157 - Variant cannot be saved without specifying conditions

SV157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Variant cannot be saved without specifying conditions

What causes this issue?

No conditions have been specified for the variant.

System Response

The variant can not be created.

How to fix this error?

First specify the variant conditions, and then save the variant.

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SV157 - Details

• The SAP error message SV157, which states "Variant cannot be saved without specifying conditions," typically occurs when you are trying to save a variant in SAP without defining the necessary selection conditions. Variants in SAP are used to save specific settings for reports or transactions, and they require certain parameters to be defined to ensure that the variant can be used effectively.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to save a variant without entering any selection criteria or conditions.
  The variant is incomplete, meaning that it lacks the necessary fields or parameters that are required for it to function properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SV157 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Open the Variant Maintenance Screen: Go to the transaction where you are trying to save the variant (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs, or any other relevant transaction).
  
  
  Enter Selection Criteria: Ensure that you have filled in all the required fields in the selection screen. This includes any mandatory