How To Fix PPE4148 - You must not enter a line structure for this process structure

PPE4148 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 148

• Message text: You must not enter a line structure for this process structure

What causes this issue?

You cannot enter a line structure for the process structure and routing
type you have entered.

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?

Delete the fields for the line structure.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPE4148 - You must not enter a line structure for this process structure ?

  The SAP error message PPE4148, which states "You must not enter a line structure for this process structure," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Control (PP) module, particularly when dealing with process structures in process industries.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an attempt to assign or enter a line structure (which is typically used for discrete manufacturing) in a context where a process structure (used for process manufacturing) is expected. In SAP, process structures are designed for continuous or batch processes, and they do not support line structures.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Structure Type: Ensure that you are using the correct type of structure for your process. If you are working with a process structure, make sure that you are not trying to enter line items or line structures.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings in the SAP system for the relevant process structure.