How To Fix PPE_INST032 - Specify an internal ID for geometric instance &1/&2

PPE_INST032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPE_INST - Messages for Geometric Instances

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Specify an internal ID for geometric instance &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPE_INST032 - Specify an internal ID for geometric instance &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message PPE_INST032, which states "Specify an internal ID for geometric instance &1/&2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules that deal with geometric data, such as CAD integration or product structure management.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system expects a specific internal ID for a geometric instance (like a CAD model or a part) but does not find it. The placeholders &1 and &2 in the error message represent the specific geometric instance and its associated identifier. The absence of this ID can be due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The geometric instance may not have been properly created or saved in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the CAD integration or the PLM system.
  Data Corruption: The data related to the geometric instance may be corrupted or incomplete.
  User Input Error: The user may have failed to