How To Fix TK019 - Specify the name of a variant for report &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Specify the name of a variant for report &1

What causes this issue?

The variant for report &V1& could not be included in a change request
or task of the Transport Organizer because:
No variant name was entered
The entered variant name begins with a blank or the character "*".

System Response

No variant was included in the request or task.

How to fix this error?

Enter the name of the variant for report &V1& that you wish to include
in the request or task.
The variant name must begin directly after the 8 characters or 40
characters of the report name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK019 - Specify the name of a variant for report &1 ?

  The SAP error message TK019, which states "Specify the name of a variant for report &1," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report in SAP that requires a variant, but you have not specified one. Variants in SAP are used to save specific selection criteria for reports, allowing users to run the same report with the same parameters without having to enter them each time.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to run a report that requires a variant, but you have not provided a name for the variant.
  The report is set up to use a variant, and the system expects you to specify one before executing the report.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Specify a Variant Name:
  
  When prompted for a variant, enter the name of an existing variant or create a new one.
  If you want to create a new variant, you can usually do this by selecting the option to create a variant in the report selection screen.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Variants:
  
  If you are unsure of the variant names available, you can check for existing variants by using the variant selection option (often a button or link labeled "Variants" or similar).
  
  
  
  Create a New Variant:
  
  If you need to create a new variant, fill in the required selection criteria for the report and save it as a variant by providing a name and description.
  
  
  
  Run the Report Again:
  
  After specifying or creating a variant, try running the report again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can occur in various transaction codes that involve report execution, such as SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report).
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify variants.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific report you are trying to run, as it may provide additional context on how to use variants effectively.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance, as they may have additional insights based on your specific SAP environment and configuration.