How To Fix /PLMI/PPE_BO006 - Variant &1&2 does not exist or you do not have access authorization

/PLMI/PPE_BO006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPE_BO -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Variant &1&2 does not exist or you do not have access authorization

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/PLMI/PPE_BO006 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_BO006 Variant &1&2 does not exist or you do not have access authorization typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Execution (PP/PE) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific variant or that the user does not have the necessary authorization to access it.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Variant: The specified variant (identified by &1 and &2) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the variant name or the variant being deleted or not created yet.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to access the variant does not have the required authorization. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Incorrect Configuration: The variant may not be properly configured or linked to the relevant application or process.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it