How To Fix /PLMI/PPE_SP002 - Function only allowed for one variant

/PLMI/PPE_SP002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPE_SP -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Function only allowed for one variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_SP002 - Function only allowed for one variant ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_SP002 Function only allowed for one variant typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Execution (PP/PE) module, particularly when dealing with variant configuration or planning scenarios. This error indicates that a function or operation you are trying to perform is restricted to only one variant at a time, but the system has detected multiple variants being processed simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Variants Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has selected multiple variants for a function that only supports a single variant at a time.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the variant management settings that allows for multiple selections when it should not.
  User Error: The user may have inadvertently selected multiple items or variants in the user interface.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Single Variant: Ensure that you are only selecting one variant when executing the function. Review your selection criteria and