How To Fix PPEGUI002 - Variant type for node type &1 is not clear

PPEGUI002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEGUI - Message Interface

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Variant type for node type &1 is not clear

What causes this issue?

There is an error in the Customizing settings. More than one variant
type has been found for the node type you have entered.

System Response

System termination.

How to fix this error?

Notify your administrator.

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 PPEGUI002 - Variant type for node type &1 is not clear ?

  The SAP error message PPEGUI002 indicates that there is an issue with the variant type for a specific node type in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) or similar modules where variant configuration is used.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Variant type for node type &1 is not clear" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The variant type for the specified node type is not defined correctly in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the configuration tables.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data related to the node type in question.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the variant types.
  
  
  System Upgrade or Changes: If there have been recent upgrades or changes to the system, it may have affected