How To Fix PPE4120 - &1 &2 does not exist in &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 120

• Message text: &1 &2 does not exist in &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPE4120 - &1 &2 does not exist in &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message PPE4120 typically indicates that a specific object (like a material, production version, or routing) does not exist in the specified context. The placeholders &1, &2, &3, and &4 represent specific details about the missing object, such as its type and the relevant organizational unit or plant.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Object: The object you are trying to access (e.g., a material or production version) does not exist in the specified plant or organizational unit.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the object is not properly set up in the system.
  Data Deletion: The object may have been deleted or not created yet.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Existence:
  
  Verify that the object (e.g., material, production version) exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (for materials) or C223 (for production versions).
  
  
  
  Create or Update Object:
  
  If the object does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., MM01 for materials).
  If it exists but is not correctly configured, you may need to update its details.
  
  
  
  Check Plant/Org Unit:
  
  Ensure that you are referencing the correct plant or organizational unit. Sometimes, the error can occur due to a mismatch in the plant or unit being used.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific object type to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction or process to identify where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing materials, production versions, and routings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PPE4120 error and implement a solution.