How To Fix PLM_S4_XPRA012 - The report 'VCH_MASS_MAINTENANCE' should be executed in the client '&1'

PLM_S4_XPRA012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_S4_XPRA - Messages for PLM XPRA

• Message number: 012

• 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 Advanced Variant
Configuration. For more details, please look at the note 2464404.

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_XPRA012 - The report 'VCH_MASS_MAINTENANCE' should be executed in the client '&1' ?

  The SAP error message PLM_S4_XPRA012 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 prerequisites to be met, particularly in the context of client-specific data or configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Client-Specific Execution: The report is designed to be executed in a specific client, and if you attempt to run it in a different client, you will encounter this error.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configurations or data might not be present in the client you are trying to execute the report in.
  Transport Issues: If the report was recently transported to the system, it may not have been properly configured for the target client.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Correct Client: Check the documentation or the error message details to identify which client the report should be executed in. The client number will replace the