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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_BO006 - Variant &1&2 does not exist or you do not have access authorization ?

  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 may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Verify that the variant exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report where the variant is used and checking the list of available variants.
  If the variant does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the name used in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorization profile to ensure that they have the necessary permissions to access the variant. This can be done by an SAP security administrator.
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, the administrator can assign the necessary roles or permissions.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Ensure that the variant is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate application. This may involve checking settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Transport Verification:
  
  If the variant was recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included. You may need to re-transport the variant if it was not included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or variant to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to manage variants (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs, SE80 for object navigator).
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to variants include S_PROGRAM (for program execution) and S_TCODE (for transaction codes).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.