How To Fix PPECON012 - &1 &2 cannot be assigned to this variant

PPECON012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPECON - iPPE Application Object CON - Concepts

• Message number: 012

• Message text: &1 &2 cannot be assigned to this variant

What causes this issue?

You can assign only one &V1& to a variant. A different &V1& is already
assigned to this variant.

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?

You can restore the previous concept reference as follows:
Use the input help
Use the function <LS>Restore Reference</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PPECON012 - Details

• The SAP error message PPECON012 typically indicates that a specific object (like a material, production version, or variant) cannot be assigned to a particular variant in the context of SAP's Production Planning or Variant Configuration modules. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Incompatible Configuration: The object you are trying to assign may not be compatible with the variant due to configuration settings or missing characteristics.
  Missing Master Data: The required master data (like material master, BOM, routing, etc.) may not be set up correctly or is missing.
  Incorrect Assignment: The object may already be assigned to another variant or may not be allowed to be assigned to the selected variant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the assignment.
  Status of the Object: The object might be in a status that does not allow it to be