How To Fix PPEUITDP006 - Product is not maintained in the variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEUITDP - Messages for TDPP

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Product is not maintained in the variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEUITDP006 - Product is not maintained in the variant ?

  The SAP error message PPEUITDP006 indicates that a product is not maintained in the variant configuration. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) module, which is used to manage products that have multiple variants based on different characteristics.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The product you are trying to work with has not been configured properly in the variant configuration settings.
  Incorrect Product Master Data: The product may not be set up correctly in the material master or may not have the necessary characteristics assigned.
  Variant Configuration Profile: The variant configuration profile may not be assigned to the product.
  Incorrect Selection: The product variant you are trying to access may not exist or may not be valid for the current selection criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if the product is maintained in the variant configuration.
  Ensure that the product has the necessary characteristics and values assigned.
  
  
  
  Maintain Variant Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code CU50 (Configuration Simulation) to check if the product can be configured correctly.
  If the product is not maintained, you may need to create or update the configuration profile using transaction code CU41 (Create Configuration Profile) or CU42 (Change Configuration Profile).
  
  
  
  Assign Configuration Profile:
  
  Ensure that the configuration profile is assigned to the product in the material master under the "Sales: Sales Org. Data 1" or "Basic Data" views.
  
  
  
  Check for Validity:
  
  Verify that the variant you are trying to access is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the variant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to variant configuration for additional guidance on maintaining products and configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), CU50 (Configuration Simulation), CU41 (Create Configuration Profile), and CU42 (Change Configuration Profile).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to variant configuration errors.
  Training: Consider training on SAP Variant Configuration to better understand how to manage product variants effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message PPEUITDP006.