How To Fix IPPECIF513 - Selected iPPE object &1 could not be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Selected iPPE object &1 could not be read

What causes this issue?

You have selected an iPPE object to create a new change pointer.
However, the object could not be read in the ERP system.

System Response

No new change pointer was created for the iPPE object.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IPPECIF513 - Selected iPPE object &1 could not be read ?

  The SAP error message IPPECIF513 indicates that a specific iPPE (Integrated Product and Process Engineering) object could not be read. This error typically arises in the context of using the iPPE functionality within SAP, which is often related to product structure and variant configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Object Not Found: The specified iPPE object (e.g., a variant or configuration profile) does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the iPPE object.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data related to the iPPE object.
  Configuration Issues: The iPPE object may not be properly configured or may be missing required dependencies.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Object Existence: Check if the iPPE object exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like CU50 (for configuration) or CS03 (for displaying material BOM).
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the iPPE object. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks for the iPPE objects. You can use transaction C223 to check for inconsistencies in the configuration profiles.
  Recreate or Repair Object: If the object is corrupted, you may need to recreate it or repair it using the appropriate transaction.
  Transport Validation: If the object was transported, ensure that all dependencies were included in the transport request and that the transport was successful.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP notes and documentation related to iPPE for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU50, CU51, CS01, CS02, and CS03 for managing configuration profiles and BOMs.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to the specific error message or iPPE functionality.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.