How To Fix PPEVS612 - No variance scheme exists, or there is no valid historical status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEVS - Message of the variance scheme connection (VS) in iPPE

• Message number: 612

• Message text: No variance scheme exists, or there is no valid historical status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEVS612 - No variance scheme exists, or there is no valid historical status ?

  The SAP error message PPEVS612 indicates that there is no variance scheme available for the specific context you are working in, or that there is no valid historical status for the data you are trying to process. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with variance analysis or reporting.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Variance Scheme: The variance scheme that is required for the analysis is not defined in the system. This could be due to configuration issues or because the scheme has not been set up for the specific project or cost object.
  
  
  Invalid Historical Status: The historical status of the project or cost object may not be valid. This can happen if the project has not been properly closed or if there are inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the controlling area, project definition, or