How To Fix PE603 - Integration plan variant is not maintained (see Customizing)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 603

• Message text: Integration plan variant is not maintained (see Customizing)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE603 - Integration plan variant is not maintained (see Customizing) ?

  The SAP error message PE603, which states "Integration plan variant is not maintained (see Customizing)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or related modules where integration plans are used for project management and planning.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid integration plan variant for the operation you are trying to perform. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The integration plan variant has not been defined or maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the integration plan variant may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the integration plan variant.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PE603 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant section for Project System or the module you are working with.
  Look for the settings related to "Integration Plan Variants" and ensure that a valid variant is defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Integration Plan Variant:
  
  If no variant exists, create a new integration plan variant by following the appropriate steps in the IMG.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the integration plan variant. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on maintaining integration plan variants.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Project System, such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PE603 error in your SAP system.