How To Fix TA179 - No variants copied from client 000

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TA - Extended table maintenance (eval., Customizing, client copy)

• Message number: 179

• Message text: No variants copied from client 000

What causes this issue?

You have selected a copy profile with variants.
Client 000 contains central data which is accessed from other clients
if they don't have it, for example variants and SAPscript forms. At an
upgrade these objects are only put in client 000, i.e. the clients
which have copied these objects then use obsolete objects.

System Response

Variants are not copied from client 000.

How to fix this error?

Only use the copy profile SAP_CUST for a copy from client 000.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TA179 - No variants copied from client 000 ?

  The SAP error message TA179 "No variants copied from client 000" typically occurs when you are trying to copy variants from the reference client (client 000) to another client, but there are no variants available to copy. This can happen for several reasons, and here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  No Variants Exist: The most straightforward reason is that there are simply no variants defined in client 000 for the program or transaction you are trying to copy.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or copy the variants from client 000.
  Transport Issues: If the variants were supposed to be transported from another system and the transport request was not released or imported correctly, they may not be available in client 000.
  Client-Specific Settings: Variants may be client-specific, and if they were created in another client, they won't be available in client 000.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Variants: Go to transaction SE38 or SE80 and check if there are any variants defined for the program or transaction in client 000. If there are none, you will need to create them manually or copy them from another client where they exist.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and copy variants. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Transport Requests: If the variants were supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport request was successfully imported into client 000.
  Create Variants Manually: If no variants exist and you need them, you can create them manually in the target client using transaction SE38 or SE80.
  Use Other Clients: If you have other clients where the variants exist, you can copy them from those clients instead of client 000.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE93 (Transaction Codes), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) can be useful for checking and managing variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to your version of SAP that might provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing variants and client administration.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.