How To Fix PPEENG165 - &1 &2 still has variants

PPEENG165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 165

• Message text: &1 &2 still has variants

What causes this issue?

You have tried to delete &v1& &v2&. However, &v1& &v2& still has
variants, which you must delete before you can delete &v1& &v2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Delete the variants of &v1& &v2& first.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG165 - &1 &2 still has variants ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG165 indicates that a particular object (like a production version or a variant) still has associated variants, which prevents certain operations from being completed. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and engineering, particularly when dealing with variants of products or production versions.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a production version or a variant that still has associated variants. This means that the system is preventing you from making changes that could lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Associated Variants: 
  
  Use transaction codes like CS03 (Display Material) or CS02 (Change Material) to check the material or production version in question.
  Look for any associated variants that are linked to the object you are trying to modify or delete.
  
  
  
  Remove or Modify Variants:
  
  If you find associated variants, you will need to either delete them