How To Fix PDEXT016 - Could not determine a valid status for variant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PDEXT - Message Class for iPPE Extraction

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Could not determine a valid status for variant &1

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE NA_PDEXT1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PDEXT016 - Could not determine a valid status for variant &1 ?

  The SAP error message PDEXT016: Could not determine a valid status for variant &1 typically occurs in the context of variant management, particularly when dealing with variants in SAP's reporting or data extraction tools. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid status for the specified variant, which can prevent the execution of reports or data extraction processes.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid or Inactive Variant: The variant specified may not exist, or it may have been deleted or made inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the variant's configuration.
  Missing Parameters: Required parameters for the variant may not be set correctly, leading to an inability to determine its status.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Variant Existence: Verify that the variant specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating