How To Fix AO052 - No variant was selected for procedure &1 - no change is made

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 052

• Message text: No variant was selected for procedure &1 - no change is made

What causes this issue?

Procedure &V1& was not carried out, because you did not select a
variant.

System Response

Procedure &V1& is not carried out. The status is not changed.

How to fix this error?

Check if you want to carry out the procedure again, and select a
variant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO052 - No variant was selected for procedure &1 - no change is made ?

  The SAP error message AO052 ("No variant was selected for procedure &1 - no change is made") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to execute a procedure (like a depreciation run or asset transfer) without selecting a variant. Variants in SAP are predefined settings that determine how a particular process should be executed.
  Cause:
  
  No Variant Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user did not select a variant for the procedure they are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Configuration: The variant may not be properly configured or may not exist for the specific procedure.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Variant:
  
  When executing the procedure, ensure that you select a valid variant from the dropdown list. If no variants are available, you may need to create one.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify a Variant:
  
  If you need to create a new variant, you can do so by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., for depreciation runs, use transaction code AFAB).
  In the selection screen, look for the option to create or modify variants. Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you believe a variant should exist but does not appear, check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to ensure that the variants are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the variants. If you suspect an authorization issue, contact your system administrator to verify your user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  AFAB (Depreciation Run)
  OAYZ (Define Variants for Depreciation)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting to understand how variants work and how to configure them.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or discussion boards where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AO052 error and successfully execute the desired procedure in SAP.