How To Fix PPE4173 - Action not possible as there are dependent access objects

PPE4173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Action not possible as there are dependent access objects

What causes this issue?

You want to execute an action that makes at least one dependent access
object inconsistent.

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 dependent accesses (<LS>Accesses</> tab page)
and repeat the action.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PPE4173 - Details

• The SAP error message PPE4173 indicates that an action cannot be performed because there are dependent access objects associated with the object you are trying to modify or delete. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or Production Planning (PP) modules, where certain objects may have dependencies that prevent changes.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform an action (like deleting or changing a project, order, or other object) that is linked to other objects or data. These dependent objects could include:
  
  Network activities: If there are activities linked to a project or order.
  Dependencies: Other objects that rely on the object you are trying to modify.
  Status: The object may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., released or completed).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependent Objects:
  
  Use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) to check for