How To Fix VLA007 - Enter a variant (otherwise standard variant will be used)

VLA007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VLA - General Output Class for Delivery

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Enter a variant (otherwise standard variant will be used)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VLA007 - Enter a variant (otherwise standard variant will be used) ?

  The SAP error message VLA007 indicates that a variant needs to be specified for a report or transaction, and if one is not provided, the system will default to a standard variant. This message typically occurs in the context of executing reports or transactions that utilize variants for parameter input.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to execute a report or transaction that requires a variant, but you have not specified one.
  The system is set to require a variant for the execution of the report or transaction, and it cannot proceed without it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VLA007 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify a Variant:
  
  When prompted, enter a valid variant name in the input field. If you do not have a specific variant, you can create one by clicking on the "Variants" button (often represented by a pencil or similar icon) and then saving your desired parameters as a new variant.
  
  
  
  Use Standard