How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPDS_BI_PC013 - Program variant &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPDS_BI_PC -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Program variant &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPDS_BI_PC013 - Program variant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPDS_BI_PC013 Program variant &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPDS) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a program variant that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Program Variant: The specified program variant (denoted by &1 in the error message) does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The variant was never created.
  The variant was deleted or renamed.
  The variant is not available in the current client or environment.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the program variant.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the program variant from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for the Program Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE38 or SA38 to check if the program variant exists.
  Enter the program name and check the variants associated with it.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Program Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant program and creating a new variant with the required parameters.
  
  
  If the variant was deleted, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it based on the previous settings.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the program and its variants. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific program to ensure that you are using the correct variant name and parameters.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Program), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.