How To Fix W+595 - Variant already exists with language &1 and currency &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 595

• Message text: Variant already exists with language &1 and currency &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+595 - Variant already exists with language &1 and currency &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W+595 Variant already exists with language &1 and currency &2
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to create or save a variant for a report or transaction, but a variant with the same name already exists for the specified language (&1) and currency (&2). Variants in SAP are used to save input values for reports or transactions, and they can be language and currency dependent.
  
  The system prevents overwriting or duplicating variants that have the same name but differ only in language or currency.
  This is to avoid confusion or unintended use of a variant that might not be valid for a different language or currency context.
  
  
  Explanation of the placeholders:
  
  &1 = Language key (e.g., EN, DE)
  &2 = Currency key (e.g., USD, EUR)
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check existing variants:
  
  Use transaction SE38 or the relevant report transaction.
  Go to the variant selection screen and check if a variant with the same name already exists for the language and currency mentioned.
  
  
  
  Use a different variant name:
  
  If you want to create a new variant, use a unique name that does not conflict with existing variants for the same language and currency.
  
  
  
  Modify existing variant:
  
  If you intend to update the existing variant, select it and change the parameters as needed instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Delete or rename old variants:
  
  If the old variant is no longer needed, you can delete it or rename it to free up the variant name.
  
  
  
  Check language and currency settings:
  
  Ensure that the language and currency settings are correct and consistent with the variant you want to create or modify.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Variants are stored in the table VARID and variant values in VARI.
  Variants can be language-dependent and currency-dependent, which means the same variant name can exist in different languages or currencies but not duplicated for the same combination.
  This message is a warning (W), so it does not necessarily stop the process but alerts you to the potential conflict.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W+595 Variant already exists with language &1 and currency &2
  
  
  Cause
  Variant name already exists for the same language and currency
  
  
  Solution
  Use a different variant name, modify existing variant, or delete old variant
  
  
  Related Tables
  VARID (variant header), VARI (variant values)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with a specific transaction or report variant, please provide more details!