Message type: E = Error
Message class: FITP -
Message number: 009
Message text: This variant must approved first
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FITP009
- This variant must approved first ?The SAP error message FITP009, which states "This variant must be approved first," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with variants for reports or other financial transactions that require approval before they can be executed or used.
Cause: The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons: Approval Process: The variant you are trying to use has not been approved yet. In many organizations, certain configurations or reports require an approval workflow to ensure that they meet compliance and business standards. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute or approve the variant. Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to require approval for certain variants, and the specific variant in question has not gone through this process.
Solution: To resolve the FITP009 error, you can take the following steps: Check Variant Status: Navigate to the transaction where the variant is used
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