How To Fix PPEARCHCMP102 - &1 &2 still has active variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEARCHCMP - iPPE Archiving Components

• Message number: 102

• Message text: &1 &2 still has active variants

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEARCHCMP102 - &1 &2 still has active variants ?

  The SAP error message PPEARCHCMP102 indicates that there are still active variants associated with a particular object or component in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to delete or deactivate a variant that is currently in use or has not been properly deactivated.
  Cause:
  
  Active Variants: The primary cause of this error is that there are one or more active variants linked to the object you are trying to modify or delete.
  Dependencies: The object may have dependencies or references that prevent it from being deactivated or deleted.
  User Sessions: Sometimes, user sessions or processes may still be utilizing the variant, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Active Variants:
  
  Use transaction codes like PFCG (Role Maintenance) or SE93 (Transaction Codes) to check for active variants associated with the object.
  You can also use the report RS_VARIANT to list all variants and their statuses.
  
  
  
  Deactivate or Delete Variants:
  
  If you find active variants that are no longer needed, you can deactivate or delete them.
  To deactivate a variant, navigate to the variant management screen and set the variant to inactive.
  If you need to delete a variant, ensure that it is not being used by any user or process.
  
  
  
  Check User Sessions:
  
  Ensure that no users are currently using the variant. You can check active user sessions using transaction SM04 or AL08.
  If necessary, ask users to log off or stop using the variant.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Action:
  
  Once you have deactivated or deleted the active variants, try to perform the action that triggered the error again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to variant management, such as SE38 (ABAP Editor) and SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on variant management and error handling.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PPEARCHCMP102 error and manage your variants effectively.