How To Fix IPPECIF171 - Class assigned to the object differs

IPPECIF171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Class assigned to the object differs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IPPECIF171 - Class assigned to the object differs ?

  The SAP error message IPPECIF171 indicates that there is a mismatch in the class assignment for a particular object in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Production Planning (PP) modules, where classification and object assignment are crucial for managing data related to equipment, materials, or other entities.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Class assigned to the object differs" usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Class Assignment: The object (e.g., equipment, material) is assigned to a different class than what is expected or required by the system.
  Changes in Class Configuration: If the classification system has been modified (e.g., classes have been deleted or changed), existing objects may no longer align with the new class definitions.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data where the class assigned to the object does not match the class expected by the transaction