How To Fix /PLMI/PPEENG316 - No variants found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPEENG -

• Message number: 316

• Message text: No variants found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PPEENG316 - No variants found ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PPEENG316 No variants found typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Execution (PP/PE) module, particularly when dealing with variant configuration or production orders. This error indicates that the system could not find any variants for the specified configuration or product.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Variants: The most common cause is that there are no variants defined for the material or configuration profile you are trying to access.
  Incorrect Configuration Profile: The configuration profile may not be set up correctly or may not be linked to the material.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the variants.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that prevent the system from retrieving the variants.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to search for variants may be too restrictive or incorrect.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CU50 (Configuration Simulation) and check if the variants exist for the material.
  Ensure that the configuration profile is correctly assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data and ensure that the variant configuration is properly set up.
  Verify that the material is marked for variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant configuration. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria:
  
  If you are using a specific selection screen or criteria to find variants, try broadening the criteria to see if any variants can be retrieved.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the configuration data to identify any issues. This can often be done through transaction CU01 (for configuration profiles) or CU02 (for configuration objects).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to variant configuration for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU50: Configuration Simulation
  MM03: Display Material
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to variant configuration issues.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP's support services for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the /PLMI/PPEENG316 No variants found error in SAP.