How To Fix PPE_MESSAGE037 - If two events are referenced an event selection rule must be specified

PPE_MESSAGE037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPE_MESSAGE - Messages for PPE

• Message number: 037

• Message text: If two events are referenced an event selection rule must be specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPE_MESSAGE037 - If two events are referenced an event selection rule must be specified ?

  The SAP error message PPE_MESSAGE037 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) module. This error indicates that when two events are referenced in a planning scenario, an event selection rule must be specified to determine how these events should be processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to execute a planning run or a similar operation that involves multiple events.
  The system requires a clear rule to determine which event should be prioritized or how they should be handled together.
  The event selection rule is either not defined or not correctly specified in the planning parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Event Selection Rules:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP where you can define event selection rules. This is usually found in the PP/DS settings.
  Create or modify an event selection rule that specifies how to handle multiple events. This may involve prioritizing certain