How To Fix IPPECIF000 - iPPE change pointers could not be read

IPPECIF000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IPPECIF - Messages for APO CIP Interfaces in iPPE

• Message number: 000

• Message text: iPPE change pointers could not be read

What causes this issue?

An internal error has occurred when reading iPPE change pointers.

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?

INCLUDE PM_INTERNER_FEHLER OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IPPECIF000 - iPPE change pointers could not be read ?

  The SAP error message IPPECIF000 indicates that the iPPE (Integrated Product and Process Engineering) change pointers could not be read. This error typically arises in the context of using the iPPE functionality in SAP, which is often related to product structure management and variant configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Change Pointers: The change pointers that are supposed to be read may not exist or may not have been generated correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to read the change pointers.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the iPPE settings or the related master data.
  Database Issues: There could be problems with the database that prevent the change pointers from being accessed.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the change pointers may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Change Pointer Configuration: Ensure that the change pointer functionality is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the