How To Fix ITOB_BAPI004 - Update of field PPEGUID only for configurable material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ITOB_BAPI - Messages of Development Class ITOB for BAPIs

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Update of field PPEGUID only for configurable material

What causes this issue?

The update of field PPEGUID is only possible for a configurable
material.

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?

Check the material type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ITOB_BAPI004 - Update of field PPEGUID only for configurable material ?

  The SAP error message ITOB_BAPI004 indicates that there is an issue with updating the field PPEGUID (which is related to configurable materials) in a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) call. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to update the PPEGUID field for a material that is not configured as a configurable material in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-configurable Material: The most common cause of this error is that the material you are trying to update is not defined as a configurable material in the system. The PPEGUID field is specifically meant for configurable materials, and attempting to update it for a standard material will trigger this error.
  Incorrect Data: There may be incorrect or missing data in the BAPI call that leads to the system interpreting the material as non-configurable.
  BAPI Usage: The BAPI being used may not be appropriate for the type of material you are working with.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type: