How To Fix PPEACT117 - Scrap for &1 &2 is only possible for capacity planning of a resource

PPEACT117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Scrap for &1 &2 is only possible for capacity planning of a resource

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEACT117 - Scrap for &1 &2 is only possible for capacity planning of a resource ?

  The SAP error message PPEACT117 indicates that scrap for a specific production order or operation (identified by &1 and &2) can only be processed in the context of capacity planning for a resource. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and execution, particularly when dealing with scrap quantities in production orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Capacity Planning Context: The error suggests that the system is expecting the scrap to be handled in a specific way that is tied to capacity planning. This means that the scrap quantity must be accounted for in the context of the resource's capacity.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the production planning module that are not set up correctly, leading to this error when trying to process scrap.
  Incorrect Order Type: The production order type may not support scrap processing in the way that is being attempted.
  Missing Master Data: There could be missing or incorrect master data