How To Fix PPEACT416 - SA assignment is ambiguous at &1 &2 for mode &3 and component &4

PPEACT416 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 416

• Message text: SA assignment is ambiguous at &1 &2 for mode &3 and component &4

What causes this issue?

The combination of mode number and component cannot be assigned to
different supply areas at the same time.

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?

Remove the ambiguous supply area assignments.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEACT416 - SA assignment is ambiguous at &1 &2 for mode &3 and component &4 ?

  The SAP error message PPEACT416 indicates that there is an ambiguity in the assignment of a production order or a similar object in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot determine a clear assignment for a specific mode and component due to multiple possible assignments.
  
  Cause:
  The ambiguity can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Multiple Assignments: There may be multiple valid assignments for the same component in the same mode, leading to confusion for the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect or incomplete configuration in the production planning settings can lead to ambiguous assignments.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data, such as incorrect or duplicate entries for materials, production versions, or modes, can also cause this error.
  Routing Issues: If the routing for the production order is not clearly defined or has multiple paths, it can lead to ambiguity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPEACT416 error, you can take the following