How To Fix PPEACT420 - Setup group/synch. char. &4 is not defined in plant/location &3 at &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Setup group/synch. char. &4 is not defined in plant/location &3 at &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEACT420 - Setup group/synch. char. &4 is not defined in plant/location &3 at &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message PPEACT420 indicates that there is an issue with the setup group or synchronization characteristic not being defined for a specific plant or location. This error typically arises in the context of production planning or process management, particularly when working with production resources and tools (PRT) or setup groups in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A setup group or synchronization characteristic is referenced in a production order, but it has not been defined for the specified plant or location.
  There may be a configuration issue where the necessary setup groups or synchronization characteristics have not been created or assigned correctly in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPEACT420 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Production Planning).
  Verify that the setup group and synchronization characteristics are defined for the specified plant/location.
  
  
  
  Define Setup Group:
  
  If the setup group is missing, you can create it