How To Fix PP_PRODOPS_CNF_ODATA020 - User &1 has no variants assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PP_PRODOPS_CNF_ODATA - Fiori Wave 2: Backend services for Operation Confirmations

• Message number: 020

• Message text: User &1 has no variants assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PP_PRODOPS_CNF_ODATA020 - User &1 has no variants assigned ?

  The SAP error message PP_PRODOPS_CNF_ODATA020 indicates that a user does not have any variants assigned for a specific operation or process. This error typically occurs in the context of production operations or when using OData services related to production planning and control.
  Cause:
  
  No Variants Assigned: The user attempting to execute the operation does not have any variants assigned to their user profile. Variants are used in SAP to store specific settings for reports or transactions, and if none are assigned, the system cannot proceed with the operation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create variants.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system that prevents the assignment of variants to users.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Program).
  Enter the program name related to the operation you are trying to perform.
  Click on the "Variants" button and check if any variants are available.
  If no variants are available, you may need to create a new variant and assign it to the user.
  Use transaction SU01 to manage user profiles and assign the necessary variants.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and create variants. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs, or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or Security team to ensure that the user has the correct roles and permissions assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to the production operations and OData services to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38, SA38, SU01, SU53
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to production planning and control, as well as OData services, for more context on how variants are used in these processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error PP_PRODOPS_CNF_ODATA020 and ensure that the user has the necessary variants assigned to perform their tasks.