How To Fix PPE8118 - Standard variant at node &1 &2 is valid

PPE8118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPE8 - Messages From Explosion in iPPE

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Standard variant at node &1 &2 is valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPE8118 - Standard variant at node &1 &2 is valid ?

  The SAP error message PPE8118 indicates that a standard variant at a specific node is valid, which typically occurs in the context of Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) or similar modules where variants are used for planning purposes.
  
  Cause:
  The error message PPE8118 usually arises when:
  
  Invalid Standard Variant: The system is trying to use a standard variant that is not valid for the specified node in the planning hierarchy.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the planning setup, such as missing or incorrectly defined variants.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that prevent the variant from being recognized as valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPE8118 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the planning variant and ensure that the standard variant is correctly defined for the node in question.
  Verify that the variant is active and has not been deactivated