How To Fix PPE4185 - &2 and &3 must be consistent for references between &1

PPE4185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 185

• Message text: &2 and &3 must be consistent for references between &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPE4185 - &2 and &3 must be consistent for references between &1 ?

  The SAP error message PPE4185 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the references between the specified objects in the Production Planning and Execution (PP/PE) module. The error message typically appears when there are discrepancies in the data related to the production process, such as the routing, bill of materials (BOM), or production orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error message PPE4185 usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The references between the objects (like BOM and routing) are not aligned. For example, the components in the BOM may not match the operations defined in the routing.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: There may be missing configurations or incorrect settings in the master data, such as material master, routing, or BOM.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of BOM or routing, the system may be referencing an outdated or incorrect version.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or