How To Fix /PLMI/BO_RPR_PP016 - Internal error with &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_RPR_PP -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Internal error with &1 (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_RPR_PP016 - Internal error with &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_RPR_PP016 Internal error with &1 (&2) typically indicates an internal error that occurred during the execution of a process in the SAP system, particularly related to the Production Planning and Control (PP) module. The placeholders &1 and &2 usually represent specific identifiers or error codes that can provide more context about the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data related to the production order, material master, or other relevant master data.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the PP module or related areas could lead to unexpected behavior.
  System Bugs: There may be a bug in the SAP system or a specific transaction that is causing the internal error.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user executing the transaction could lead to errors.
  Performance Issues: System performance problems, such as timeouts or memory issues, could trigger internal errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Error Details: Review the specific identifiers provided in the error message (&1 and &2) to get more context. This can often be done by checking the system logs (transaction SLG1) or the short dump analysis (transaction ST22).
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like CO02 (Change Production Order) or CO03 (Display Production Order) to check for inconsistencies in production orders. You may also want to run consistency checks on master data.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings in the PP module are correct. This may involve checking settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Update SAP System: If the error is due to a known bug, check for SAP Notes related to the error message and apply any relevant patches or updates.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action that triggered the error.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support with the error details for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for specific fixes or workarounds.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SLG1 (Application Log), ST22 (Dump Analysis), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for debugging.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the PP module to understand the processes involved and any prerequisites that may be causing the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the internal error indicated by the message /PLMI/BO_RPR_PP016.