How To Fix MS020 - Transaction variant & is client-specific (manual transport)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MS - SAP customer enhancement project messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Transaction variant & is client-specific (manual transport)

What causes this issue?

Automatic transport is only supported with cross-client transaction
variants. Client-specific transaction variants must be transported
manually.

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?

Manually create a transport request using the function 'Variant ->
Transport'.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MS020 - Transaction variant & is client-specific (manual transport) ?

  The SAP error message MS020 typically indicates that there is an issue with a transaction variant that is client-specific and requires manual transport. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with transaction variants in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Client-Specific Data: The transaction variant is defined in a specific client, and you are trying to access or transport it to another client where it does not exist.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the transaction variant.
  Transport Issues: If you are trying to transport a transaction variant that is client-specific, it may not be included in the transport request, leading to this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the transaction variant settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Manual Transport: Since the error indicates that the transaction variant is client-specific, you will need to manually transport the variant to the target client. This can be done by:
  
  Logging into the source client where the transaction variant is defined.
  Using transaction code SHD0 to display and manage transaction variants.
  Exporting the transaction variant manually or recreating it in the target client.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify transaction variants. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  Verify Configuration: Double-check the configuration of the transaction variant to ensure that it is set up correctly. You can do this by reviewing the settings in transaction SHD0.
  
  
  Use Transport Organizer: If you are using a transport request, ensure that the transaction variant is included in the transport request. You can do this by checking the transport request in transaction SE09 or SE10.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed steps on managing transaction variants and handling client-specific data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SHD0: Manage transaction variants.
  SE09 / SE10: Transport Organizer to manage transport requests.
  SU53: Analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to transaction variants and the MS020 error message.
  
  
  Client-Specific Settings: Understand that certain settings in SAP are client-specific, meaning they are only applicable to the client in which they were created. This is important when working in a multi-client environment.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MS020 error and successfully manage your transaction variants in SAP.