How To Fix PLM_S4_XPRA011 - The report 'VCH_MASS_MAINTENANCE' should be executed in the client '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_S4_XPRA - Messages for PLM XPRA

• Message number: 011

• Message text: The report 'VCH_MASS_MAINTENANCE' should be executed in the client '&1'

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

The report 'VCH_MASS_MAINTENANCE' adds additional information to the
variant configuration data that is available in your system, so that
this data can be consumed in an optimized way using the SAP HANA-based
configuration evaluation. Other processes that involve this data are not
affected. Only the newly-added data is used in the SAP HANA scenario.
The report has to be executed before MRP Live on SAP HANA is executed
for configurable materials. For more details<(>,<)> please look at the
note 2324671.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_S4_XPRA011 - The report 'VCH_MASS_MAINTENANCE' should be executed in the client '&1' ?

  The SAP error message PLM_S4_XPRA011 indicates that the report 'VCH_MASS_MAINTENANCE' needs to be executed in a specific client, which is represented by the placeholder '&1'. This error typically arises during the execution of a program or transaction that requires certain data or configurations to be set up in a particular client.
  Cause:
  
  Client-Specific Configuration: The report is designed to run in a specific client where certain configurations or data are available. If you attempt to run it in a different client, the system will throw this error.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the report in the specified client.
  Incorrect Client Context: The user might be logged into the wrong client or the client context may not be set correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Switch to the Correct Client: Log into the SAP system using the client specified in the error message. You can check the client number in the error message itself (it will replace '&1' with the actual client number).
  Execute the Report: Once you are in the correct client, try executing the report 'VCH_MASS_MAINTENANCE' again.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the report in the specified client. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the report for additional context or prerequisites that may need to be fulfilled before execution.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to access the report or related functionalities.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the report or the error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute the report in the correct client.