Message type: E = Error
Message class: MS - SAP customer enhancement project messages
Message number: 423
Message text: Variant & already exists in client &
The variant already exists in the target client and therefore was not
copied.
If you want it to be overwritten in the target client, select
"Overwrite in target client".
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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MS423
- Variant & already exists in client & ?The SAP error message MS423 indicates that a variant with the specified name already exists in the specified client. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or save a variant (for example, for a report or a transaction) that has the same name as an existing variant in the same client.
Cause: Duplicate Variant Name: The most common cause is that you are attempting to create a new variant with a name that is already in use in the same client. Client-Specific Data: Variants are client-specific in SAP, meaning that each client can have its own set of variants. If you are working in a specific client and try to create a variant that already exists in that client, you will encounter this error.
Solution: Check Existing Variants: Before creating a new variant, check the existing variants to see if the name you want to use is already taken. You can do this
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MS422
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