How To Fix PP005 - Structure evaluated; enter an evaluation path

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PP -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Structure evaluated; enter an evaluation path

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PP005 - Structure evaluated; enter an evaluation path ?

  The SAP error message PP005 ("Structure evaluated; enter an evaluation path") typically occurs in the context of Production Planning (PP) when the system is unable to determine the appropriate evaluation path for a specific structure or hierarchy in the planning process. This can happen during various operations, such as when trying to create or modify a production order, or when running MRP (Material Requirements Planning).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Evaluation Path: The evaluation path that the system needs to evaluate the structure is not defined or is incorrectly configured.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the materials, BOMs (Bill of Materials), or routing may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to evaluate the structure.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the planning parameters or the evaluation paths in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or structures.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Evaluation Path Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for Production Planning.
  Ensure that the evaluation paths are correctly defined in the system. You can check the evaluation paths under the following path:
  
  Production -> Basic Data -> Evaluation Paths
  
  
  Make sure that the evaluation path you are trying to use is available and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the materials involved. Ensure that the BOMs and routings are correctly defined and that they are valid for the materials you are working with.
  Use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) and CA03 (Display Routing) to verify the data.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the evaluation path is failing. This may require the assistance of an SAP technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MD01 (MRP Run), CO01 (Create Production Order), and CS01 (Create BOM) to navigate through the processes that may trigger this error.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Production Planning and evaluation paths for a deeper understanding of how these components interact.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or discussion boards for similar issues faced by other users and potential solutions they have found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the PP005 error in your SAP system.