How To Fix TPM_TRM1140 - Selection variant &1 already exists

TPM_TRM1140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPM_TRM1 - Migration 4.6 - CFM 1.0

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Selection variant &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPM_TRM1140 - Selection variant &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message TPM_TRM1140 indicates that a selection variant with the specified name (represented by &1) already exists in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create a new selection variant with a name that is already in use.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is an attempt to create a selection variant (for example, in transaction codes related to Treasury and Risk Management) that has the same name as an existing one. Selection variants are used to save specific selection criteria for reports or transactions, and each variant must have a unique name.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take one of the following actions:
  
  
  Use a Different Name: When creating a new selection variant, choose a unique name that does not conflict with existing variants. This is the simplest solution.
  
  
  Check Existing Variants: If you want to use the same name, you can check the existing selection