How To Fix /PLMI/PPEENG316 - No variants found

/PLMI/PPEENG316 - Overview

• 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