How To Fix TK597 - System variants have to start with "SAP&&" or "CUS&&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 597

• Message text: System variants have to start with "SAP&&" or "CUS&&"

What causes this issue?

Variant &V2& for report &V1& could not be included as system variant in
an object list of the Transport Organizer because variant &V2& is an
application variant.
Names of system variants must begin with "SAP&" or "CUS&".

System Response

The variant is not included in the object list.

How to fix this error?

You can include variant &V2& for report &V1& as application variant in
the object list. The correct syntax of the entry is:

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

LIMU VARX <8- or 40-character report name><variant name>
You can convert variant &V2& in the variant maintenance screen of the
ABAP/4 Development Workbench by renaming it in a system variant. Use a
new name beginning with "SAP&" or "CUS&".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK597 - System variants have to start with "SAP&&" or "CUS&&" ?

  The SAP error message TK597 indicates that the system variant you are trying to create or use does not adhere to the naming conventions required by SAP. Specifically, system variants must start with either "SAP&&" or "CUS&&". 
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Naming Convention: The system variant you are trying to create or use does not start with the required prefixes. SAP requires that system variants be named in a specific way to ensure proper identification and categorization.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered a variant name that does not conform to the naming rules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Rename the Variant: Ensure that the system variant you are trying to create or use starts with "SAP&&" for standard SAP variants or "CUS&&" for customer-specific variants. For example:
  
  Valid names: SAP&&MyVariant, CUS&&MyCustomVariant
  Invalid names: MyVariant, CustomVariant
  
  
  
  Check Existing Variants: If you are trying to use an existing variant, check the naming of that variant in the system. If it does not conform to the naming convention, you may need to rename it or create a new one that does.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on naming conventions and best practices for system variants.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  System Variants: These are used in SAP to store specific settings for reports or transactions, allowing users to execute them with predefined parameters.
  Naming Conventions: SAP has specific naming conventions for various objects (like variants, programs, etc.) to avoid conflicts and ensure clarity in the system.
  Transaction Codes: You can manage variants using transaction codes like SE38 (for ABAP programs) or SE80 (for object navigator).
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.