How To Fix /PLMI/PPE_SRV_MSG012 - Either create or delete a variant-material link.

/PLMI/PPE_SRV_MSG012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPE_SRV_MSG -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Either create or delete a variant-material link.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_SRV_MSG012 - Either create or delete a variant-material link. ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_SRV_MSG012 typically indicates an issue related to the variant-material link in the SAP system, particularly in the context of variant configuration. This error suggests that there is a need to either create a new link between a variant and a material or to delete an existing link that is no longer valid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Link: The error may occur if there is an attempt to access a variant that does not have a corresponding material link in the system.
  Invalid Link: The link between the variant and the material may have been deleted or is invalid, leading to this error when trying to process the variant.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the variant configuration module that prevent the proper linking of variants to materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Variant-Material Link:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code CU50 (or CU51 for creating a new variant).
  Check if the variant you are