Message type: E = Error
Message class: RSCOPY - Data Flow Copy
Message number: 042
Message text: A variant already exists with overlapping functionality
You want to create the process variant&V1& . However the variant &V2&
already exists which operates on the same objects as the variant you
want to create. If both variants are executed simultaneously, this may
result in errors.
The function is continued.
Choose a suitable variant from the variant list or make sure that the
various different variants do not operate on the same data flow objects.
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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RSCOPY042
- A variant already exists with overlapping functionality ?The SAP error message RSCOPY042 indicates that there is an attempt to create or copy a variant that already exists with overlapping functionality. This typically occurs in the context of SAP reports or programs where variants are used to store specific selection criteria for executing reports.
Cause: The error is triggered when: You are trying to create a new variant with the same name as an existing variant. The new variant has selection criteria that overlap with those of an existing variant. The system detects that the new variant would not provide any additional functionality or differentiation from the existing one.
Solution: To resolve the RSCOPY042 error, you can take the following steps: Check Existing Variants: Go to the transaction where you are trying to create or copy the variant (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs). Use the variant management options to list existing variants for the report or program in question. Identify if a variant with the same name or overlapping
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