How To Fix PPC0009 - Cause &1 is not defined in location &2

PPC0009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPC0 - Messages for PP Confirmation

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Cause &1 is not defined in location &2

What causes this issue?

You have entered a cause for the variance. This cause is not defined in
plant &V2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You have two options:
Choose a cause for the variance that has been defined already.
Define the cause of the variance for plant &V2&.
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Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PPC0009 - Details

• The SAP error message PPC0009, which states "Cause &1 is not defined in location &2," typically occurs in the context of production planning or process management within SAP. This error indicates that a specific cause (e.g., a reason for a production stoppage or an issue) has not been defined for a particular location (e.g., a plant or work center).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The cause (e.g., a reason code for a production issue) has not been set up in the system for the specified location.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry when trying to reference the cause or location.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the location or cause may not be properly maintained or may be incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the 
  Cause:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where causes are defined (this could be in the customizing settings for production planning).
  Ensure that the cause (reason code) is created and