How To Fix PPE4110 - Decomposition of &4 &3 is not possible using alternative &1 at variant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 110

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

What causes this issue?

Access to iPPE for &V4& &V3& in variant &V2& is not possible using the
alternative &V1&. Customizing does not allow any product structures
below the alternative &V1&.

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 PPE4110 - Decomposition of &4 &3 is not possible using alternative &1 at variant &2 ?

  The SAP error message PPE4110 indicates that there is an issue with the decomposition of a product or material in the context of production planning or process management. Specifically, it suggests that the system is unable to decompose the specified product (indicated by &4 and &3) using the alternative (indicated by &1) at the specified variant (indicated by &2).
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The alternative or variant specified may not be correctly defined in the system. This could include missing BOM (Bill of Materials) data, routing information, or incorrect configuration settings.
  
  
  Incompatible Alternatives: The alternative specified may not be compatible with the product or may not have the necessary components or resources defined.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the product or the alternatives, such as incorrect settings in the configuration profiles or dependencies.
  
  
  Production Planning Settings: The settings in the production planning module may not allow for the decomposition of the product using the specified alternative.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPE4110 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the BOM and routing for the product are correctly defined and that the alternative is properly set up.
  Ensure that all necessary components are included in the BOM for the alternative.
  
  
  
  Review Alternative Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the alternative and ensure that it is compatible with the product.
  Make sure that the alternative is active and correctly assigned to the product.
  
  
  
  Analyze Production Planning Settings:
  
  Review the production planning settings to ensure that they allow for the decomposition of the product using the specified alternative.
  Check if there are any restrictions or settings that might prevent the decomposition.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made, test the decomposition process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM), CA03 (Display Routing), or C223 (Maintain Alternative BOM) to check and modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on production planning and process management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the PPE4110 error and implement a solution to resolve it.