How To Fix FCO_COPA083 - Function can only be started with saved variant

FCO_COPA083 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Function can only be started with saved variant

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FCO_COPA083 - Details

• The SAP error message FCO_COPA083 indicates that a specific function in the Controlling (CO) module, particularly related to Profitability Analysis (COPA), can only be executed with a saved variant. This typically occurs when a user attempts to run a report or transaction that requires a predefined variant for execution.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Saved Variant: The function you are trying to execute requires a saved variant that contains the necessary parameters and settings. If no variant is saved, the system cannot proceed.
  Incorrect Execution Method: The function may be executed in a way that does not allow for dynamic input, thus requiring a saved variant.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or access saved variants.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Saved Variant:
  
  Navigate to the transaction or report that is generating the error.
  Enter the required parameters for the report.
  Before executing, look for an option to save the variant (usually found under the