How To Fix UCUS0058 - Do you want to overwrite the existing variant?

UCUS0058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCUS0 - Messages for Tasks, ...

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Do you want to overwrite the existing variant?

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UCUS0058 - Details

• The SAP error message UCUS0058, which states "Do you want to overwrite the existing variant?", typically occurs when you are trying to save a variant (a saved set of parameters for a report or transaction) that already exists with the same name. This is a common scenario in SAP when users attempt to create or modify a variant.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because:
  
  You are attempting to save a variant with a name that already exists in the system.
  The system is prompting you to confirm whether you want to overwrite the existing variant or not.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you have a couple of options:
  
  
  Overwrite the Existing Variant:
  
  If you want to replace the existing variant with the new one, you can confirm the prompt by selecting "Yes" or "Overwrite". This will replace the old variant with the new settings you have configured.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Name:
  
  If you do not want to overwrite the existing variant,