How To Fix PPEENG136 - &1 &2 is still used in variant(s)

PPEENG136 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 136

• Message text: &1 &2 is still used in variant(s)

What causes this issue?

You have tried to delete &v1& &v2&. However, &v1& &v2& is still used in
variants, so you cannot delete it.

System Response

The system does not allow you to delete &v1& &v2&.

How to fix this error?

Delete the references to &v1& &v2& from the variants before you delete
&v1& &v2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PPEENG136 - Details

• The SAP error message PPEENG136 indicates that a particular object (like a variant) is still being used in one or more variants, which prevents you from performing certain actions, such as deleting or modifying the object.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a variant that is still referenced by other objects or configurations in the system. Variants in SAP are often used to store specific settings or parameters for reports, transactions, or other processes, and if they are still in use, the system will not allow changes to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Variants: The error message usually provides the names or identifiers of the variants that are still in use. Take note of these.
  
  
  Check Usage: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE38 (for ABAP programs) or SE80 (for Object Navigator) to check where the variants are being used.
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