How To Fix C0313 - - Charact.& &: Enter larger value than for PPPI_MINIMUM_TABLE_SIZE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C0 - PP-PI: Messages for PI Sheet and Syntax Checker

• Message number: 313

• Message text: - Charact.& &: Enter larger value than for PPPI_MINIMUM_TABLE_SIZE

What causes this issue?

The process instruction is of type "repeated data request".
The following values are defined for the input table:
a minimum size of &V4& lines (characteristic PPPI_MINIMUM_TABLE_SIZE)
a maximum size of &V3& lines (characteristic &V1& &V2&)
The maximum size, however, may not be smaller than the minimum size.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a value for characteristic &V1& &V2& that is larger than the
value for characteristic PPPI_MINIMUM_TABLE_SIZE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0313 - - Charact.& &: Enter larger value than for PPPI_MINIMUM_TABLE_SIZE ?

  The SAP error message C0313 indicates that the value you are trying to enter for a certain field is smaller than the minimum allowed value defined in the system. Specifically, this error is related to the PPPI_MINIMUM_TABLE_SIZE parameter, which sets a minimum size for certain tables in the Production Planning and Process Industries (PP-PI) module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to enter a value that is less than the minimum size defined by the PPPI_MINIMUM_TABLE_SIZE parameter.
  This could happen during various operations, such as creating or modifying production orders, process orders, or other related transactions where table sizes are relevant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Value Being Entered: Ensure that the value you are trying to enter is greater than the minimum value specified by the PPPI_MINIMUM_TABLE_SIZE parameter.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the PP-PI module and check the PPPI_MINIMUM_TABLE_SIZE parameter.
  You can find this in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under the relevant section for Production Planning.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Value: If the value you are trying to enter is indeed valid but still causing the error, you may need to adjust the PPPI_MINIMUM_TABLE_SIZE parameter to accommodate larger values. This should be done with caution and ideally in consultation with your SAP Basis or technical team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to PP-PI, such as CO01 (Create Production Order) or COR1 (Create Process Order), as these may be where the error is encountered.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the C0313 error and implement a suitable solution.