How To Fix XPRA_MESSAGES_CO004 - Variant &1 &2 in client &3 is inactive

XPRA_MESSAGES_CO004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XPRA_MESSAGES_CO - XPRA MESSAGES CO

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Variant &1 &2 in client &3 is inactive

What causes this issue?

The variant for application in client is flagged as inactive.

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

The variant that is flagged as inactive in table T021I exists in the
tables send_rec_rel*.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Determine whether the inactive variants have the same content or only
the same name.
Variants can also be inactive in only one application.
Example: 01SAP RKU2 active
01SAP RKS inactive
Same name: Change the variant name in table T021I and restart the XPRA.
Same content: The variant was flagged as inactive and therefore is not
inserted into the new tables.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XPRA_MESSAGES_CO004 - Variant &1 &2 in client &3 is inactive ?

  The SAP error message XPRA_MESSAGES_CO004 indicates that a specific variant (identified by &1 and &2) is inactive in the specified client (&3). This error typically arises during the execution of a program or transaction that requires a variant to be active, but the variant is not available for use in the current client.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Variant: The variant specified in the error message is not active in the client you are working in. Variants can be deactivated for various reasons, such as changes in business processes or data.
  Client-Specific Settings: Variants are often client-specific, meaning they may exist in one client but not in another. If you are trying to use a variant that was created in a different client, it may not be available in the current client.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system and the transport did not include the variant or it was not activated properly, this