How To Fix PPEACT513 - Unit and requirements at &1 &2 requirements &3 must be maintained togeth.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Unit and requirements at &1 &2 requirements &3 must be maintained togeth.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEACT513 - Unit and requirements at &1 &2 requirements &3 must be maintained togeth. ?

  The SAP error message PPEACT513 indicates that there is an issue with the planning data for a specific unit and its associated requirements. This error typically arises in the context of Production Planning (PP) or similar modules where the system expects certain data to be maintained together for effective planning and execution.
  Cause:
  The error message "PPEACT513 Unit and requirements at &1 &2 requirements &3 must be maintained together" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The unit of measure (UoM) or the requirements for a specific material or production order are not properly maintained in the system. This can happen if the data for the unit and its associated requirements are not aligned.
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration settings for the material or production process may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in how the system expects the data to be maintained.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data for the material, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master, bill of materials (BOM), or routing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPEACT513 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the unit of measure and other relevant data are correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure and alternative units of measure are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review BOM and Routing:
  
  Check the bill of materials (transaction code CS03) and routing (transaction code CA03) for the material to ensure that all components and operations are correctly defined and that they match the unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Maintain Requirements:
  
  Ensure that the requirements for the material are maintained correctly. This can include checking the planning file entries and ensuring that the requirements are linked to the correct unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to production planning and ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings in SPRO (Customizing) for production planning.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the planning process can proceed without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Material Master), CS03 (BOM), CA03 (Routing), SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the PPEACT513 error in your SAP system.