How To Fix /PF1/PE_PP005 - After last repeat attempt, &1 was flagged for restart

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/PE_PP -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: After last repeat attempt, &1 was flagged for restart

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP005 - After last repeat attempt, &1 was flagged for restart ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP005 indicates that a process or job has failed after all its repeat attempts, and the system has flagged it for a restart. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning or process execution within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Job Failure: The job or process encountered an error that it could not recover from after the maximum number of allowed retries.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect information.
  Configuration Problems: Incorrect configuration settings in the system can lead to failures in job execution.
  Resource Availability: Lack of necessary resources (e.g., materials, capacity) can cause the job to fail.
  System Errors: Technical issues within the SAP system, such as database problems or system performance issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Logs: Review the job logs and error messages to identify the specific cause of the failure. This can provide insights into what went wrong.
  Data Validation: Ensure that all required data is present and correct. Validate master data, transaction data, and any other relevant information.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings related to the job or process. Ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Resource Check: Verify that all necessary resources (materials, capacity, etc.) are available and correctly configured.
  Manual Restart: If the issue has been resolved, you may need to manually restart the job or process. This can often be done through transaction codes like SM37 (for job monitoring) or through the relevant application transaction.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM21 (System Log), and ST22 (Dump Analysis) to help diagnose the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or fixes.
  System Performance: Monitor system performance to ensure that it is not contributing to job failures.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary permissions to perform the actions required.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.