How To Fix /PLMU/PPE_ENG_UI231 - Interim area is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMU/PPE_ENG_UI -

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Interim area is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMU/PPE_ENG_UI231 - Interim area is empty ?

  The SAP error message /PLMU/PPE_ENG_UI231 Interim area is empty typically occurs in the context of the SAP Production Planning and Execution (PP/PE) module, particularly when dealing with the Production Planning for Process Industries (PP-PI) or similar functionalities. This error indicates that the interim area, which is used for temporary data storage during processing, is empty when the system expects it to contain data.
  Causes:
  
  Data Processing Issues: The interim area may not have been populated due to a previous error in data processing or a failure in the execution of a related transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not correctly set up, leading to the interim area not being filled as expected.
  Missing Data: Required data for the process may be missing or incomplete, preventing the interim area from being populated.
  System Bugs: There could be bugs or issues in the specific version of SAP you are using that affect how