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

IPPECIF513 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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