How To Fix PPEACT423 - &1 &2 cannot have a setup group and setup key

PPEACT423 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 423

• Message text: &1 &2 cannot have a setup group and setup key

What causes this issue?

A setup group or setup key can only be maintained at a setup activity
if the activity is assigned to an operation and the activity is 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?

Delete the setup group and setup key.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEACT423 - &1 &2 cannot have a setup group and setup key ?

  The SAP error message PPEACT423 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a production process in the SAP system, specifically related to setup groups and setup keys. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and execution, particularly when dealing with process orders or production orders in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message PPEACT423 occurs when:
  
  You are trying to assign a setup group and a setup key to a production process that does not allow for both to be defined simultaneously.
  The configuration of the production process does not support the combination of a setup group and a setup key, which can happen if the process is not designed to handle setups in that manner.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the production process in the SAP system. Ensure that the setup group and setup key are not both assigned to the