How To Fix PPC0119 - The duration of the production activities must be a positive value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPC0 - Messages for PP Confirmation

• Message number: 119

• Message text: The duration of the production activities must be a positive value

What causes this issue?

A production activity can only have a positive value.

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?

Enter a positive value.
If you want to cancel production activities then enter a negative
quantity for the confirmation or set the cancellation indicator for a
confirmation quantity of zero.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPC0119 - The duration of the production activities must be a positive value ?

  The SAP error message PPC0119, which states "The duration of the production activities must be a positive value," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control within SAP. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where the duration of a production activity is either zero or negative, which is not valid.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered a duration of zero or a negative value when creating or modifying a production order or activity.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: If the master data for the production process (like routing, work center, or production version) is not set up correctly, it may lead to incorrect duration calculations.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the production planning module that lead to incorrect duration values being calculated or displayed.
  Incomplete Process Steps: If certain steps in the production process are not defined or are incomplete, it may result in a duration of zero.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the input values for the production order or activity. Ensure that the duration is set to a positive value.
  Review Master Data: Check the relevant master data (like routing and work centers) to ensure that all necessary information is correctly defined and that the durations are set appropriately.
  Validate Production Order: If the error occurs while processing a production order, validate the order to ensure all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Check Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review the settings related to production planning and control.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the production planning module and how to resolve common errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), or CO03 (Display Production Order) to review and correct the production order details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in production planning are adequately trained to avoid data entry errors that could lead to this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PPC0119 error and implement a solution to resolve it.