How To Fix /PF1/PE_PP026 - The mass run counter evaluation has produced a return code increase

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/PE_PP -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: The mass run counter evaluation has produced a return code increase

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP026 - The mass run counter evaluation has produced a return code increase ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP026 indicates that there is an issue with the mass run counter evaluation in the Production Planning (PP) module. This error typically arises when the system encounters a problem during the execution of a mass processing job, which could be related to various factors such as configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or system performance.
  Cause
  The increase in the return code during the mass run counter evaluation can be attributed to several potential causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the mass run may not be set up correctly, leading to unexpected behavior during execution.
  Performance Issues: The system may be experiencing performance issues, such as timeouts or resource limitations, which can affect the execution of mass runs.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the mass run may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation, leading to errors.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or bugs that are causing the mass run to fail.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error /PF1/PE_PP026, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Logs: Review the application logs and short dumps (transaction ST22) to identify any specific errors or warnings that occurred during the mass run.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being processed to ensure there are no inconsistencies or missing entries. You can use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check relevant tables.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the mass run in the PP module to ensure they are set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings in transaction codes like OPU3 or OPU4.
  Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance during the mass run to identify any bottlenecks or resource limitations. You can use transaction ST03N for performance analysis.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the mass run has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on similar issues.
  Testing: If possible, try to replicate the issue in a test environment to better understand the cause and test potential solutions without affecting production data.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SE16: Data Browser
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SM21: System Log
  ST03N: Workload Analysis
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message /PF1/PE_PP026.