How To Fix PPE_INST011 - Geometric instance &1/&2 (&3) inconsistent in buffer

PPE_INST011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPE_INST - Messages for Geometric Instances

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Geometric instance &1/&2 (&3) inconsistent in buffer

What causes this issue?

While processing a user request, the system determined that the
geometric instance &V1& of type &V2& with internal ID &V3& is
inconsistent. This was probably caused by an internal system error.

System Response

The system cancels the processing and displays an error message.

How to fix this error?

Leave the transaction without saving and inform your system
administration.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPE_INST011 - Geometric instance &1/&2 (&3) inconsistent in buffer ?

  The SAP error message PPE_INST011 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the geometric instance data in the buffer. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Execution (PPE) module, particularly when dealing with geometric data related to production processes, such as routing or work center information.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Data Corruption: The geometric data in the buffer may have been corrupted or not properly updated.
  Concurrent Changes: If multiple users or processes are trying to update the same geometric instance simultaneously, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Buffer Issues: The buffer may not have been refreshed or updated correctly after changes were made to the underlying data.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the system can lead to inconsistencies in how geometric data is handled.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPE_INST011 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Refresh the Buffer: 
  
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/TS to refresh the buffer. This can