How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPDS_BI_PC002 - No program variant has been selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPDS_BI_PC -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No program variant has been selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPDS_BI_PC002 - No program variant has been selected ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPDS_BI_PC002 indicates that no program variant has been selected for the process you are trying to execute in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system, specifically in the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPDS) module. This error typically occurs when you are trying to run a background job or a report that requires a specific variant to be defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The most common cause is that the required program variant has not been created or selected for the report or job you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the job or report may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a valid variant.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Select a Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code associated with the report or job you are trying to run.
  If you are in a report, look for the "Variants" option (usually found in the menu).
  Create a new variant or select an existing one that meets your requirements.
  Save the variant and try running the report or job again.
  
  
  
  Check Job Configuration:
  
  If you are running a background job, check the job configuration in transaction SM37 or SM36.
  Ensure that the job is correctly configured to use a valid variant.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the variants. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report or job to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for selecting or creating a variant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (ABAP Program), SM37 (Job Monitoring), and SM36 (Job Scheduling).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific report or job you are working with.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/PPDS_BI_PC002 and successfully execute your report or job in SAP APO.