How To Fix /PM0/ABR_PM_PLAUSIS359 - Coverage variant &1 for coverage &2 not permitted for product &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABR_PM_PLAUSIS -

• Message number: 359

• Message text: Coverage variant &1 for coverage &2 not permitted for product &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABR_PM_PLAUSIS359 - Coverage variant &1 for coverage &2 not permitted for product &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABR_PM_PLAUSIS359 indicates that there is an issue with the coverage variant and coverage settings for a specific product in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or similar modules. This error typically arises when the system is unable to process a maintenance plan due to configuration issues related to coverage variants.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Coverage Variant: The coverage variant specified in the maintenance plan may not be valid for the given coverage type or product.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the coverage variant or the product may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Product-Specific Settings: The product may have specific settings that do not allow the use of the specified coverage variant.
  Missing Authorizations: There may be authorization issues preventing the use of certain coverage variants for specific products.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Coverage Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for coverage variants in SAP and ensure that the coverage variant you are trying to use is correctly defined and active.
  Verify that the coverage variant is compatible with the coverage type and the product in question.
  
  
  
  Review Maintenance Plan Settings:
  
  Open the maintenance plan associated with the error and check the settings for the coverage variant and coverage type.
  Ensure that the maintenance plan is correctly configured to use the specified coverage variant.
  
  
  
  Validate Product Settings:
  
  Check the product master data to ensure that it allows the specified coverage variant.
  If necessary, update the product settings to permit the use of the desired coverage variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring coverage variants and maintenance plans.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the specified coverage variant for the product.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the maintenance plan again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan), IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan), or IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan) to access and modify maintenance plans.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /PM0/ABR_PM_PLAUSIS359.