How To Fix PPEVS646 - Error copying the variance scheme

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 646

• Message text: Error copying the variance scheme

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEVS646 - Error copying the variance scheme ?

  The SAP error message PPEVS646, which indicates an issue with copying a variance scheme, typically arises in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Control (PP) module, particularly when dealing with variance calculation in production orders or cost accounting.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Configuration: The variance scheme you are trying to copy may not be fully configured or may have missing components.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the copy operation.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the underlying data that the variance scheme relies on.
  System Settings: The system settings or parameters related to variance calculation may not be correctly set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPEVS646 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the variance scheme you are trying to copy is fully configured. Review the settings in the configuration transaction (usually in SPRO) related