How To Fix PE724 - Identification deleted because availability ID is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 724

• Message text: Identification deleted because availability ID is not defined

What causes this issue?

A requirements record contains both an availability duty and the
identification abbreviation (ID) for an additional activity.
Availability duties are viewed as special shifts by the system and IDs
are not valid here.

System Response

You cannot create requirements records containing both an availability
duty and an ID.

How to fix this error?

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE724 - Identification deleted because availability ID is not defined ?

  The SAP error message PE724, which states "Identification deleted because availability ID is not defined," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) or Materials Management (MM) modules. This error indicates that the system is trying to process an identification (such as a batch or serial number) that is linked to an availability ID that has not been defined or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Availability ID: The most common cause of this error is that the availability ID, which is required for the identification of materials, is not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or in the settings related to batch management or serial number management.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or the batch that is being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Availability ID Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the availability ID is defined for the relevant material.
  Ensure that the material is set up correctly for batch management or serial number management if applicable.
  
  
  
  Define Availability ID:
  
  If the availability ID is missing, you may need to define it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for the material or batch management.
  Use transaction code OMC1 (for batch management) or OMC2 (for serial number management) to check and define the necessary settings.
  
  
  
  Review Batch/Serial Number Settings:
  
  Ensure that the batch or serial number settings are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the relevant views in the material master.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the material master data to identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling availability IDs and related configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and OMC1/OMC2 for batch/serial number management.
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP and how it relates to availability IDs.
  Material Master Data: Review the importance of maintaining accurate and complete material master data to avoid such errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PE724 error and ensure that the availability ID is correctly defined in your SAP system.