How To Fix PP025 - Specify a root object and evaluation path

PP025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PP -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Specify a root object and evaluation path

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PP025 - Specify a root object and evaluation path ?

  The SAP error message PP025 ("Specify a root object and evaluation path") typically occurs in the context of Production Planning (PP) when the system is unable to determine the root object for a specific operation or process. This error is often related to the configuration of the evaluation paths in the system, which are used to navigate through the object relationships in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Root Object: The system requires a root object (such as a material, production order, or work center) to start the evaluation path, but it has not been specified.
  Incorrect Evaluation Path: The evaluation path defined in the system may not be appropriate for the operation being performed, or it may not be set up correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the evaluation paths in the system, leading to the inability to find the necessary relationships.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary