How To Fix /PM0/ABR_PM_ERRORS171 - Prod. data error: instlmt surch. Co.(&1),SIT(&2),LISt(&3),PF(&4) missing

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABR_PM_ERRORS -

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Prod. data error: instlmt surch. Co.(&1),SIT(&2),LISt(&3),PF(&4) missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABR_PM_ERRORS171 - Prod. data error: instlmt surch. Co.(&1),SIT(&2),LISt(&3),PF(&4) missing ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABR_PM_ERRORS171 indicates a production data error related to missing information for a specific installment search company, site, list, and product family. This error typically arises in the context of production planning or materials management when the system is unable to find the necessary data to process a transaction or report.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The error often occurs when the required master data (like material master, plant data, or production version) is not maintained or is incomplete.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper linkage of the data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some records may not have been transferred correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the master data for the company code, site, list, and product family is correctly maintained in the system. This includes checking:
  
  Material master records
  Plant data
  Production versions
  Any relevant configuration settings
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings in the system are correct and that all necessary links between different data elements are established.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any missing or inconsistent data. This can often be done through transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser).
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the required data. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be available.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant transaction logs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  CO03 (Display Production Order)
  MD04 (Stock/Requirements List)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.