How To Fix CRM_IOBJECT_EXCH_OS018 - Request for variant configuration of equipment &1 was not started

CRM_IOBJECT_EXCH_OS018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_IOBJECT_EXCH_OS - Messages for Individual Object Exchange

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Request for variant configuration of equipment &1 was not started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IOBJECT_EXCH_OS018 - Request for variant configuration of equipment &1 was not started ?

  The SAP error message CRM_IOBJECT_EXCH_OS018 indicates that there was an issue with the request for variant configuration of equipment in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when trying to process equipment that has variant configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration Profile: The equipment may not have a valid configuration profile assigned, or the profile may not be correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The system may be trying to process an object type that is not compatible with variant configuration.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or process the equipment.
  
  
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the system configuration or settings related to variant configuration.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the equipment or its configuration.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take