How To Fix IPPECIF136 - Assignment differs (supply area/reporting point)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Assignment differs (supply area/reporting point)

What causes this issue?

The assignment of the supply area and/or reporting point is different.
This could be because:
The assignment of supply area to activity and product structure
node/variant to activity is different in the two systems.
The reporting point is assigned to a different object (activity or
factory layout node) in the two systems.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IPPECIF136 - Assignment differs (supply area/reporting point) ?

  The SAP error message IPPECIF136 "Assignment differs (supply area/reporting point)" typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with planning and assignment of supply areas or reporting points in the system. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the assignment of supply areas or reporting points in the configuration or master data.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The supply area or reporting point defined in the planning data does not match the one defined in the master data or configuration settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between different modules or components of SAP, such as between Material Management (MM) and Production Planning (PP).
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for materials, plants, or storage locations may not be correctly set up, leading to discrepancies in assignments.
  Changes in Supply Chain: Changes in the supply chain structure, such as changes in plants, storage locations, or supply areas, may not have been updated consistently across the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify the master data for the materials involved, including the supply area and reporting point settings. Ensure that they are correctly defined and consistent across all relevant modules.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for the supply area and reporting point. Ensure that they are correctly assigned and match the expected values.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies between the different modules (e.g., MM and PP). Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to inspect the relevant tables.
  Update Assignments: If there are discrepancies, update the assignments in the relevant master data or configuration settings to ensure they match.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MD01: MRP Run
  MD02: MRP Run for Single Material
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups to see if others have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.