How To Fix /PLMI/PPE_BO034 - Variant type &1 is invalid


/PLMI/PPE_BO034 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /PLMI/PPE_BO -

  • Message number: 034

  • Message text: Variant type &1 is invalid

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_BO034 - Variant type &1 is invalid ?
    The SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_BO034 Variant type &1 is invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Execution (PP/PE) module, particularly when dealing with variant configuration or product variants. This error indicates that the system has encountered an invalid variant type, which could be due to several reasons.
    Causes:
    
    Incorrect Variant Type: The variant type specified in the transaction or configuration may not exist or may not be defined correctly in the system.
    Missing Configuration: The variant type may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the error when trying to access or use it.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant type.
    Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data related to the variant type.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check Variant Type Definition:
    
    Go to the transaction code CU50 (Configuration Profile) or CU01 (Create Variant) to check if the variant type exists

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