How To Fix AO383 - You did not limit by variant or version

AO383 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 383

• Message text: You did not limit by variant or version

What causes this issue?

You did not make any selections in the 'variant' or 'version' fields.
Normally it only makes sense to make a blanket reduction of plan values
for a given plan version.

System Response

The changes to plan values are made for all variants. This may cause a
longer runtime.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO383 - You did not limit by variant or version ?

  The SAP error message AO383, which states "You did not limit by variant or version," typically occurs in the context of SAP Analytics or reporting tools when a user attempts to execute a report or query without specifying a variant or version. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of planning or analysis.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant/Version: The user has not selected a variant or version for the report or query. Variants are predefined settings that allow users to run reports with specific parameters.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured in such a way that it requires a variant or version to be specified for certain reports.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain variants or versions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Variant/Version: When executing the report, ensure that you select an appropriate variant or version from the available options. If you do not have a variant, you