How To Fix PPECMP503 - More than one change status has been checked at variant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPECMP - Messages for iPPE CMP Application (Components)

• Message number: 503

• Message text: More than one change status has been checked at variant &

What causes this issue?

During the consistency check on object dependencies of a variant at a
node, several change statuses at a PVS variant are taken into account.

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?

There are two ways in which you can select only specific statuses of
PVS variants:
Select the relevant historical statuses that you want to check and then
click the 'consistency check' button.
Insert a historical divider in the PVS variant. Click the button with
the filter icon and fill the parameters in the table of parameter
effectivities. Set the indicator 'parameter effectivities' and click
the button 'consistency check' on the overview screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPECMP503 - More than one change status has been checked at variant & ?

  The SAP error message PPECMP503 indicates that there is an issue with the variant settings in the context of a process or report where multiple change statuses have been selected. This typically occurs in scenarios where a user is trying to execute a report or transaction that involves change management, and the system detects that more than one change status has been checked in the variant settings.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the variant used for the report or transaction has multiple change statuses selected, which is not allowed. In SAP, a variant is a predefined set of parameters that can be used to execute a report or transaction with specific settings. When multiple change statuses are selected, it creates ambiguity for the system, as it cannot determine which status to apply.
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPECMP503 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Variant Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction or report where the error occurred.
  Access the variant settings (usually by clicking on the "Variants" button or using the appropriate menu option).
  Review the selected change statuses in the variant.
  
  
  
  Modify the Variant:
  
  Ensure that only one change status is selected. If multiple statuses are checked, uncheck the unnecessary ones.
  Save the changes to the variant.
  
  
  
  Re-execute the Report/Transaction:
  
  After modifying the variant, try to execute the report or transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Create a New Variant (if necessary):
  
  If you are unable to modify the existing variant or if it is complex, consider creating a new variant with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to change management, such as those used for reporting or processing changes in materials, production orders, or other objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report for more details on how to set up variants correctly.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify variants and execute the report or transaction.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.