How To Fix /PLMB/BA_CCK042 - Variants do not exist; compliance check cannot start in background mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_CCK -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Variants do not exist; compliance check cannot start in background mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_CCK042 - Variants do not exist; compliance check cannot start in background mode ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_CCK042 Variants do not exist; compliance check cannot start in background mode typically occurs in the context of compliance checks in SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or similar modules where background processing is involved. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary variants to execute the compliance check in the background.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variants: The primary cause of this error is that the required variants for the compliance check are not defined or do not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the compliance check process, leading to the system not being able to identify the necessary variants.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the background job may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variants.
  System Settings: The system settings or parameters for background processing may not be correctly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variants: 
  
  Go to the transaction where the compliance check is initiated and check if the required variants are defined.
  If they are missing, create the necessary variants using the appropriate transaction (e.g., SE38 for report variants).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the compliance check configuration is set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Verify that the compliance check process is correctly linked to the variants.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the variants and execute the compliance check in the background.
  
  
  
  Test in Foreground:
  
  Try running the compliance check in foreground mode to see if it works without errors. This can help identify if the issue is specifically related to background processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific compliance check process you are using. There may be specific requirements or known issues documented.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional insights based on the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (for report execution), SE80 (for development workbench), and SPRO (for configuration).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the compliance check process for any known issues or fixes.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message /PLMB/BA_CCK042 effectively.