How To Fix DB256 - Variant & was not copied

DB256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Variant & was not copied

What causes this issue?

Copy process terminated.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB256 - Variant & was not copied ?

  The SAP error message DB256, which states "Variant & was not copied," typically occurs when there is an issue with copying a variant in SAP. Variants in SAP are used to store user-specific settings for reports and transactions, and this error can arise in various contexts, such as when trying to copy a variant from one user to another or from one client to another.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to copy the variant.
  Non-Existent Variant: The variant you are trying to copy may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Naming: The variant name may be incorrectly specified, leading to the system not being able to find it.
  Client-Specific Variants: Variants can be client-specific, and if you are trying to copy a variant from a different client, it may not be allowed.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or system errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
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