How To Fix /PLMI/PPE4171 - Usage &1 cannot be used with the header data type &2

/PLMI/PPE4171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPE4 -

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Usage &1 cannot be used with the header data type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PPE4171 - Usage &1 cannot be used with the header data type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PPE4171 Usage &1 cannot be used with the header data type &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where there is a mismatch between the usage type and the header data type in a document or item.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the usage type specified (denoted by &1) is not compatible with the header data type (denoted by &2). This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to allow the specified usage type with the given header data type.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an incorrect usage type is selected for a specific document or item.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be handling the compatibility checks correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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