How To Fix KV649 - Display variants supplied by SAP cannot be changed

KV649 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KV - Variance Analysis for Cost Centers and Cost Objects

• Message number: 649

• Message text: Display variants supplied by SAP cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to overwrite a standard SAP display variant with one
of your own display variants.

System Response

Display variants supplied by SAP cannot be overwritten. Your changes
are not saved.

How to fix this error?

Save the changes under a different name.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV649 - Display variants supplied by SAP cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message KV649, which states "Display variants supplied by SAP cannot be changed," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a display variant that is predefined by SAP. Display variants are used in various SAP transactions to customize the way data is presented to users, and some of these variants are locked from modification to maintain system integrity and standardization.
  
  Cause:
  
  SAP Standard Variants: The error arises because the display variant you are trying to change is one of the standard variants provided by SAP. These variants are designed to ensure consistency across the system and are not meant to be altered by users.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify display variants, even if they are not standard.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict changes to certain display variants to prevent unintended modifications.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Custom Variant: Instead of trying