How To Fix VW213 - The variant should be called &, not &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 213

• Message text: The variant should be called &, not &

What causes this issue?

With the name that you have given the variant, it will not be
automatically adopted at the beginning of the transaction.

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

System Response

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 VW213 - The variant should be called &, not & ?

  The SAP error message VW213, which states "The variant should be called &, not &," typically occurs in the context of variant management in SAP, particularly when dealing with reports or transactions that utilize variants for parameter settings.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a mismatch between the expected name of a variant and the name that has been provided. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Variant Name: The user may have entered a variant name that does not match the expected naming convention or the specific variant that is required for the transaction.
  Variant Deletion or Modification: The variant that the system is trying to access may have been deleted or modified, leading to a discrepancy.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VW213 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Variant Name: Ensure that the variant name you are trying to