How To Fix PPE_INST057 - Change state &1 / &2 does not exist

PPE_INST057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPE_INST - Messages for Geometric Instances

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Change state &1 / &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPE_INST057 - Change state &1 / &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PPE_INST057 indicates that a change state specified in the system does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Production Planning and Execution (PP/PE) when dealing with process orders, production orders, or similar objects that have a defined lifecycle with various states.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Change State: The change state specified in the transaction or process does not match any of the defined states in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the change states may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Missing Customization: If the system has been customized, the necessary change states may not have been defined or activated.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that define the change states.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Change State Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration