How To Fix /SMB/PROCEDURE_LOG020 - Template variant of variant &4 of &2 (&1, &3) activated; keep variant

/SMB/PROCEDURE_LOG020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/PROCEDURE_LOG -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Template variant of variant &4 of &2 (&1, &3) activated; keep variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/PROCEDURE_LOG020 - Template variant of variant &4 of &2 (&1, &3) activated; keep variant ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/PROCEDURE_LOG020 typically relates to issues with the activation of a template variant in the context of SAP Business One or SAP Business Suite. This message indicates that a specific variant of a template has been activated, and it suggests that the system is keeping the variant despite some underlying issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Template Variant Activation: The error usually occurs when there is an attempt to activate a template variant that may already exist or has some inconsistencies.
  Data Integrity Issues: There might be issues with the data integrity of the template or its variants, such as missing fields or incorrect configurations.
  System Configuration: The system might not be configured correctly to handle the specific template or variant being activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Variants: Verify if the variant you are trying to activate already exists. If it does, you may need to modify or delete the existing variant before activating the new one.
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