How To Fix PPEACT453 - Variant &1 is already indirectly assigned through the object &2 &3 &4

PPEACT453 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEACT - Messages for iPPE ACT Application (Activities)

• Message number: 453

• Message text: Variant &1 is already indirectly assigned through the object &2 &3 &4

What causes this issue?

You have tried to assign the variant of a component to an activity.
This variant is already assigned to the activity along with the
component.

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?

If the component assignment is no longer needed, delete the assignment.
It is then possible to assign variants.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEACT453 - Variant &1 is already indirectly assigned through the object &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message PPEACT453 indicates that a variant (typically a variant of a planning object) is already indirectly assigned to a different object in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with planning scenarios in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to assign a variant to a planning object that is already linked to another object. This can happen due to:
  
  The variant being used in multiple planning scenarios or objects.
  An attempt to reassign a variant that is already in use, leading to conflicts in the assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 or relevant planning transaction codes to check where the variant is currently assigned.
  Identify the object (e.g., a planning area, key figure, or other planning object) that is currently using the variant.
  
  
  
  Remove or