How To Fix XPRA_MESSAGES_CO003 - Variant name &1 in client &2 already exists

XPRA_MESSAGES_CO003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XPRA_MESSAGES_CO - XPRA MESSAGES CO

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Variant name &1 in client &2 already exists

What causes this issue?

The variant already exists in the tables send_rec_rel, send_rec_relt,
and send_rec_rel_def.

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?

The variant of the old and new tables does not have to have the same
content. It should first be checked whether the variants are identical.
If they are, the variant has been transferred manually or the XPRA has
been executed.
If the variants are not identical, you can change the variant name in
tables T021* and execute the XPRA again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XPRA_MESSAGES_CO003 - Variant name &1 in client &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message "XPRA_MESSAGES_CO003 Variant name &1 in client &2 already exists" typically occurs during the execution of a program or transaction that involves creating or modifying a variant in the SAP system. This error indicates that a variant with the specified name already exists in the specified client.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Variant Name: The most common cause of this error is that a variant with the same name already exists in the specified client. Variants are used to store user-specific settings for reports and transactions, and each variant must have a unique name within a client.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting variants from one client to another, there may be a conflict if the same variant name exists in the target client.
  System Configuration: Sometimes, system configuration or custom developments may inadvertently create duplicate variants.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Variants: 
  
  Use transaction code SE38 or SA38 to run the report associated with the variant. 
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