How To Fix TT088 - No variants changed

TT088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TT - Extended Computer Aided Test Tool (eCATT) messages

• Message number: 088

• Message text: No variants changed

What causes this issue?

You chose the "Save" function, although you did not change any data
since the last save.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TT088 - No variants changed ?

  The SAP error message TT088 "No variants changed" typically occurs when you are trying to save a variant in a report or transaction, but the system detects that no changes have been made to the variant. This can happen in various contexts, such as when using transaction codes that involve report variants (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs, or other reporting transactions).
  
  Cause:
  
  No Changes Made: The most common cause is that you have not made any changes to the variant settings before attempting to save it.
  Incorrect Variant Name: You might be trying to save a variant with a name that already exists without making any modifications.
  User Authorization: In some cases, user authorization issues may prevent changes from being saved, although this typically results in a different error message.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Make Changes: Ensure that you have made actual changes to the variant settings (e.g., changing selection criteria, layout, etc.) before saving.
  Check Variant Name: If you