How To Fix TK598 - Application variants may not begin with "SAP&&" or "CUS&&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 598

• Message text: Application variants may not begin with "SAP&&" or "CUS&&"

What causes this issue?

The variant &V2& of the report &V1& could not be included as an
application variant in an object list of the Transport Organizer, since
variant &V2& is a system variant.
Names of application variants can begin with "SAP&" or "CUS&".

System Response

The variant is not included in the object list.

How to fix this error?

You can include the variant &V2& of the report &V1& as a system variant
in the object list. The correct syntax is as follows:

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

LIMU VARI <8 or 40 character report name><variant name>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK598 - Application variants may not begin with "SAP&&" or "CUS&&" ?

  The SAP error message TK598 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of application variants in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that application variants cannot begin with the prefixes "SAP&&" or "CUS&&". This restriction is in place to avoid conflicts with standard SAP objects and customer-specific objects.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to create or modify an application variant (such as a report variant) with a name that starts with either "SAP&&" or "CUS&&". These prefixes are reserved for standard SAP applications and customer-specific applications, respectively. The system enforces this rule to maintain the integrity of the naming conventions and to prevent potential conflicts or confusion.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should rename the application variant to ensure that it does not start with "SAP&&" or "CUS&&". Here are the steps to do this:
  
  Identify the Variant: Determine which application variant is causing the error.
  Rename the Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction where you manage the application variants (e.g., SE38 for report variants).
  Locate the variant that is causing the issue.
  Change the name of the variant to something that does not start with "SAP&&" or "CUS&&". For example, you could use a prefix that is unique to your organization or simply start with a different character.
  
  
  Save Changes: After renaming the variant, save your changes and try to execute the transaction again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions used in your SAP environment. This can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  Documentation: Check SAP documentation or help resources for more information on application variants and their management.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify application variants in the SAP system.
  SAP Notes: If you encounter further issues or if the problem persists, consider checking SAP Notes for any related updates or patches that may address this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TK598 error and successfully manage your application variants in SAP.