Message type: E = Error
Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration
Message number: 688
Message text: Variant & comes from external system &; select and save
Variant &V1& was transported from system &V2& to the current system and
now needs to be saved in the current system. On saving, the number of
the screen template is newly assigned. This prevents different variants
refering to the same screen template.
The system asks you to save the variant.
Save the variant.
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F4688
- Variant & comes from external system &; select and save ?The SAP error message F4688 typically indicates an issue related to the processing of a variant that is being imported or used from an external system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with financial transactions, reporting, or data imports.
Cause: External System Integration: The variant may be coming from an external system that is not properly configured or does not match the expected format in SAP. Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being sent from the external system, such as missing fields or incorrect data types. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the variant.
Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in SAP that are not aligned with the external system's data structure.
Solution: Check Variant Configuration: Verify the configuration of the variant in the external system. Ensure that it matches the expected format and data structure in SAP. Data Validation: Validate
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