How To Fix /PLMI/PPE_INST_TRANS011 - No change authority for variant &1 or variant does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPE_INST_TRANS -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: No change authority for variant &1 or variant does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_INST_TRANS011 - No change authority for variant &1 or variant does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_INST_TRANS011 indicates that a user is attempting to access or modify a variant (a saved configuration or selection) for a particular transaction or report, but they do not have the necessary authorization to do so, or the variant does not exist.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to access or modify the specified variant. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Non-Existent Variant: The variant specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could happen if the variant was deleted or if there was a typo in the variant name.
  Incorrect User Context: The user might be trying to access a variant that belongs to another user or a different client.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Verify that the variant name specified in the error message actually exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs) and checking the variants available for that program.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access or modify the variant. This can be done by:
  
  Using transaction SU53 to analyze the last authorization check.
  Consulting with your SAP security team to ensure the user has the appropriate roles assigned.
  
  
  
  
  
  Correct User Context:
  
  Ensure that the user is trying to access the variant in the correct context (e.g., the correct client or user ID). Variants are often user-specific, so a user may not have access to another user's variants.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist and the user has the necessary permissions, they can create a new variant or modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps specific to the transaction or report in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 or SA38: To execute ABAP programs and manage variants.
  SU01: To manage user profiles and authorizations.
  SU53: To analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Check for relevant authorization objects that control access to variants, such as S_PROGRAM, S_USER_AUTH, or specific objects related to the transaction being accessed.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution. If the problem continues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.