How To Fix PPE8109 - At node &1 &2 there is more than 1 standard variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPE8 - Messages From Explosion in iPPE

• Message number: 109

• Message text: At node &1 &2 there is more than 1 standard variant

What causes this issue?

Several standard variants have been determined at node &V1& &V2& for
the current valuation of the parameter effectivity and the
configuration. This is not allowed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

In the iPPE master data, change your model so that a maximum of one
standard variant is valid for each valuation of the parameter
effectivity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPE8109 - At node &1 &2 there is more than 1 standard variant ?

  The SAP error message PPE8109 indicates that there is more than one standard variant defined for a specific node in a production process model. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) or similar modules where variants are used to define different configurations or options for production processes.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Multiple standard variants are assigned to the same node in a process model.
  The system expects only one standard variant for a node to ensure clarity and avoid confusion during planning and execution.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPE8109 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Node: Determine which node is causing the issue. The error message will specify the node identifiers (e.g., &1 &2).
  
  
  Check Variants: Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (such as transaction code C223 for process models) and check the variants assigned to the specified node.
  
  
  Review Standard Variants: Look for all standard variants associated with that node. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the node in the process model.
  Checking the list of variants and identifying duplicates.
  
  
  
  Remove or Consolidate Variants: 
  
  If you find multiple standard variants, decide which one should remain as the standard variant.
  Remove or change the status of the other variants to non-standard or delete them if they are not needed.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the process model.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After resolving the issue, test the process model to ensure that it functions correctly without generating the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on process modeling and variant management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (Process Model) and C201 (Create Process Model) for managing process models and variants.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to process models and variants in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.