How To Fix /PLMI/PPE_VIP014 - Change number &1 does not support object type variant

/PLMI/PPE_VIP014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPE_VIP -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Change number &1 does not support object type variant

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/PLMI/PPE_VIP014 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_VIP014 Change number &1 does not support object type variant typically occurs in the context of change management within SAP, particularly when dealing with variant configuration or engineering change management. This error indicates that the specified change number does not support the object type "variant," which means that the system is unable to process the change request for the variant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Object Type: The change number you are trying to use is not configured to support the object type "variant." This can happen if the change number is set up for a different object type or if it is not properly linked to the variant configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the change management settings in the system, leading to the inability to associate the change number with the variant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or