How To Fix FCO_COPA081 - Variant &1 contains invalid Value Field settings and has been adapted

FCO_COPA081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_COPA - SFIN message class for CO-PA relevant issues

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Variant &1 contains invalid Value Field settings and has been adapted

What causes this issue?

Variant &V1& contains invalid settings regarding the value fields. In
SAP Simple Finance, on-premise edition, all value fields must be
distributed. In variant &V1& however at least one value field is not to
be distributed.

System Response

The settings for these value fields have been adapted automatically.

How to fix this error?

Review the Value Fields settings and save the new variant.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_COPA081 - Variant &1 contains invalid Value Field settings and has been adapted ?

  The SAP error message FCO_COPA081 indicates that there is an issue with the value field settings in the Controlling Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) module. Specifically, it suggests that a variant (identified by &1) contains invalid value field settings, which have been adapted or modified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value Field Settings: The variant you are trying to use has value fields that are not correctly defined or are incompatible with the current configuration.
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the value field settings or the configuration of CO-PA, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Data Inconsistencies: If the data in the value fields does not match the expected format or type, it can trigger this error.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the value fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Settings: Review the settings of the variant mentioned in the error message. Ensure that all value fields are correctly defined