How To Fix /PLMI/PPE_BO059 - Variant &1&3 does not exist with change number &2

/PLMI/PPE_BO059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPE_BO -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Variant &1&3 does not exist with change number &2

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/PLMI/PPE_BO059 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_BO059 indicates that a specific variant does not exist for a given change number. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where variants and change management are involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant specified in the error message (&1&3) does not exist in the system for the specified change number (&2).
  Incorrect Change Number: The change number provided may not be valid or may not be associated with the specified variant.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the database or issues with the configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified variant or change number.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Variant and Change Number:
  
  Check if the variant (&1&3) exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate report to list variants.
  Ensure