How To Fix PPEACT418 - &1 &2 is used in a supply area assignment at &3 &4

PPEACT418 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 418

• Message text: &1 &2 is used in a supply area assignment at &3 &4

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEACT418 - &1 &2 is used in a supply area assignment at &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message PPEACT418 indicates that a specific object (like a material or a resource) is being used in a supply area assignment, which is causing a conflict or issue in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) or similar modules where supply area assignments are critical for managing inventory and production processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error message PPEACT418 is triggered when:
  
  An object (e.g., a material or resource) is already assigned to a supply area, and you are trying to perform an action that conflicts with this assignment.
  There may be an attempt to delete or modify a supply area assignment that is currently in use.
  The object might be locked or in a state that prevents changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPEACT418 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Supply Area Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code /SAPAPO/SDP94 for supply area assignments) and verify