How To Fix PPE4143 - Access usage '&1' is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Access usage '&1' is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPE4143 - Access usage '&1' is invalid ?

  The SAP error message PPE4143, which states "Access usage '&1' is invalid," typically occurs in the context of SAP Production Planning (PP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the access usage configuration in the planning environment.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Access Usage: The error indicates that the access usage specified (represented by '&1') is not valid. This could be due to:
  
  The access usage not being defined in the system.
  The access usage being incorrectly referenced in the planning run or configuration.
  A mismatch between the access usage and the data or planning object being processed.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the planning area, planning version, or other related settings.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified usage.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Access Usage Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning areas) and verify that the access usage is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the access usage is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area and Version:
  
  Ensure that the planning area and version you are using are correctly set up and that they reference the correct access usage.
  
  
  
  Correct the Reference:
  
  If the access usage is being referenced in a custom program or user exit, check the code to ensure that it is referencing the correct access usage.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specified access usage. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning area configuration, /SAPAPO/MC90 for planning book configuration, and others that may be relevant to your planning environment.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PPE4143 error in your SAP system.