How To Fix PLM_DOC_INTERFACE001 - Versions and variants are ignored when documents are copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_DOC_INTERFACE - Audit Management - Document Interface

• Message number: 001

• 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_DOC_INTERFACE001 - Versions and variants are ignored when documents are copied ?

  The SAP error message PLM_DOC_INTERFACE001 indicates that when documents are copied in the SAP system, the versions and variants of those documents are being ignored. This typically occurs in the context of document management within SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management).
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered due to the following reasons:
  
  
  Document Type Settings: The document type settings may not allow for the copying of versions and variants. This can be configured in the document management settings.
  
  
  Copying Process: The process used to copy documents may not support the retention of versions and variants. This can happen if the copying function is not designed to handle these attributes.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the document management system that prevent the correct handling of versions and variants during the copy process.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to copy documents with versions and variants.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, consider the following