How To Fix PLM_AUDIT_DOC003 - Versions and variants are ignored when documents are copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_AUDIT_DOC - Audit: Messages for Document Connection

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Versions and variants are ignored when documents are copied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_DOC003 - Versions and variants are ignored when documents are copied ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_DOC003 indicates that when you attempt to copy documents in the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system, the system is ignoring versions and variants of those documents. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when copying documents in the Document Management System (DMS) or when dealing with audit documents.
  Cause
  The primary cause of this error message is that the system is designed to ignore versions and variants during the document copy process. This behavior is typically by design, as the system may not support copying versions or variants in certain contexts, or it may be configured to only copy the latest version of a document.
  Solution
  To resolve this issue, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in your SAP system related to document management and copying processes. Ensure that the settings allow for the copying of versions and variants if that is required for