How To Fix PPE4108 - Decomposition of &4 &3 is not possible using alternative &1 at node &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPE4 - Messages from the iPPE Access Object

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Decomposition of &4 &3 is not possible using alternative &1 at node &2

What causes this issue?

Access for &V4& &V3& using the alternative &V1& at node &V2& is not
possible, because Customizing does not allow any product structures
below alternative &V1& at node &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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPE4108 - Decomposition of &4 &3 is not possible using alternative &1 at node &2 ?

  The SAP error message PPE4108 indicates that there is an issue with the decomposition of a product or material in the context of production planning or process planning. This error typically arises when the system is unable to decompose a product into its components or sub-components using a specified alternative at a particular node in the production process.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Alternative: The alternative specified in the error message may not be defined correctly in the system, or it may not exist for the given product or material.
  
  
  Inconsistent BOM (Bill of Materials): The Bill of Materials for the product may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how the components are defined or structured.
  
  
  Routing Issues: The routing for the production process may not be correctly defined, or the alternative routing may not be available for the specified node.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues in the master data, such as missing components or incorrect configurations.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the production planning module may not be set up to allow for the decomposition of the specified product.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPE4108 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Alternative: Verify that the alternative specified in the error message exists and is correctly defined in the system. Ensure that it is valid for the product and the specific node.
  
  
  Review the BOM: Check the Bill of Materials for the product to ensure that all components are correctly defined and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Examine Routing: Review the routing for the production process to ensure that it is correctly defined and that the alternative routing is available for the specified node.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the master data related to the product, BOM, and routing.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration settings related to production planning and decomposition.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above items, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CS03 (Display BOM), CA03 (Display Routing), or C223 (Maintain Alternative BOM) to investigate the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the PPE4108 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.