How To Fix AO029 - To copy a variant, you must select the variant you want to copy from

AO029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 029

• Message text: To copy a variant, you must select the variant you want to copy from

What causes this issue?

You used the function for copying a variant, but you did not select a
variant for copying.

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?

To copy a variant, use the following method:
Select the variant you want, and choose the pushbutton 'Copy variant.'
The system then displays the detail screen for the new variant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO029 - To copy a variant, you must select the variant you want to copy from ?

  The SAP error message AO029, which states "To copy a variant, you must select the variant you want to copy from," typically occurs when you are trying to copy a variant in a report or transaction but have not selected a source variant to copy from. This error is common in SAP environments where users work with variants to save specific settings for reports or transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  No Source Variant Selected: You are attempting to copy a variant without having selected an existing variant that you want to copy.
  Incorrect Navigation: You may have navigated to the copy function without properly selecting the variant first.
  User Permissions: In some cases, user permissions may restrict access to certain variants, leading to confusion about which variants are available for copying.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AO029 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Source Variant:
  
  Before attempting to copy a variant, ensure that