How To Fix PPEACT103 - Variable time data is not allowed at &1 &2 of type 'setup/tear down'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEACT - Messages for iPPE ACT Application (Activities)

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Variable time data is not allowed at &1 &2 of type 'setup/tear down'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEACT103 - Variable time data is not allowed at &1 &2 of type 'setup/tear down' ?

  The SAP error message PPEACT103 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of variable time data for setup or teardown activities in the production planning module. This error typically arises when the system encounters a situation where variable time data is not permitted for a specific setup or teardown operation.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The setup or teardown activity is configured to use variable time data, but the system does not allow it for that specific operation type.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the production process (like routing or work center) may not be set up correctly to handle variable times.
  Incompatibility: The operation type may not support variable times due to the way it is defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPEACT103 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant production process (e.g., routing or work center).
  Ensure that the setup and teardown times are correctly defined and that variable times are allowed for the specific operation type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the routing and work center definitions to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Verify that the setup and teardown times are defined as fixed times if variable times are not allowed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Operation Types:
  
  If the operation type is not compatible with variable times, consider changing the operation type or adjusting the configuration to allow for fixed times instead.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to production planning and variable time data to understand the limitations and requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by attempting to execute the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on setup and teardown configurations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like CA01 (Create Routing), CA02 (Change Routing), and CR01 (Create Work Center) to access and modify the relevant master data.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the PPEACT103 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.