How To Fix KG873 - Function can be started only with unchanged variant

KG873 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 873

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

What causes this issue?

In the technical settings for top-down distribution, you have specified
that processing can only be started with one variant (where applicable,
an unchanged variant).

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?

Save your entries using a different variant name, or change the
<DS:TRAN.KE28T>technical settings</> for top-down distribution.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG873 - Function can be started only with unchanged variant ?

  The SAP error message KG873 ("Function can be started only with unchanged variant") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when working with reports or functions that rely on variants for selection criteria. This error indicates that the function you are trying to execute requires the variant to remain unchanged from its last saved state.
  
  Cause:
  
  Variant Changes: The variant you are trying to use has been modified since it was last saved. This could be due to changes in selection criteria, filters, or other parameters.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to execute the function with the modified variant.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may enforce the use of unchanged variants for specific functions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Revert to Original Variant: If you have made changes to the variant, you can either:
  
  Revert the changes to match the last saved state of the variant.
  Select the original variant