How To Fix PPEACT123 - Setup act. with setup group below &1 &2 can only be located at beginning

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Setup act. with setup group below &1 &2 can only be located at beginning

What causes this issue?

In an operation, only the first setup activity can be assigned a setup
group and setup key. This setup activity must be the first activity
of the operation.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Correct your data in &V1& &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEACT123 - Setup act. with setup group below &1 &2 can only be located at beginning ?

  The SAP error message PPEACT123 indicates that there is an issue with the setup activities in a production planning or process order context. Specifically, the message states that the setup activities associated with a setup group can only be located at the beginning of the operation.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Setup Group Configuration: The setup group defined in the routing or production order may not be configured correctly, leading to the system not allowing the setup activities to be placed in the middle of the operation.
  
  
  Order of Activities: The setup activities are defined in such a way that they are not positioned correctly in relation to other activities in the operation. In SAP, setup activities must be the first activities in the operation.
  
  
  Routing Issues: The routing for the production order may have been incorrectly defined, causing the system to reject the placement of setup activities.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPEACT123 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Setup Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the setup group in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the setup group is correctly defined and that it allows for the setup activities to be placed at the beginning of the operation.
  
  
  
  Review the Routing:
  
  Open the routing associated with the production order.
  Ensure that the setup activities are placed at the beginning of the operation. If they are not, you will need to adjust the sequence of activities.
  
  
  
  Adjust Production Order:
  
  If the production order has been created with an incorrect sequence, you may need to delete and recreate the order or adjust the sequence of operations to ensure that setup activities are at the start.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to production planning and setup groups for additional guidance on proper configuration and usage.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by attempting to create or process the production order again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CA01 (Create Routing), CA02 (Change Routing), or CO01 (Create Production Order) to access and modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to routing and production orders in the SAP system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in production planning.