How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPDS_BI_PC003 - Program variant &1 cannot be used in process chains

/SAPAPO/PPDS_BI_PC003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPDS_BI_PC -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Program variant &1 cannot be used in process chains

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPDS_BI_PC003 - Program variant &1 cannot be used in process chains ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPDS_BI_PC003 indicates that a specific program variant cannot be used in process chains. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) and Business Intelligence (BI) when trying to execute a process chain that includes a variant of a program that is not compatible with the process chain.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Program Variant: The program variant specified in the error message is not designed to be executed within a process chain. This can happen if the variant is intended for interactive use or if it has specific parameters that are not suitable for batch processing.
  Missing Configuration: The program variant may not be properly configured for use in process chains, or it may not have been set up to allow execution in a background job.
  Version Issues: There may be version compatibility issues between the program and the process chain, especially if there have been recent