How To Fix PPEACT526 - Min. interoperation time is greater than the max.for &1 between &2 and &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 526

• Message text: Min. interoperation time is greater than the max.for &1 between &2 and &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEACT526 - Min. interoperation time is greater than the max.for &1 between &2 and &3 ?

  The SAP error message PPEACT526 indicates that the minimum interoperation time defined for a specific operation is greater than the maximum interoperation time for the same operation between two specified activities or operations. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and scheduling, particularly when using the SAP Production Planning (PP) module.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The minimum and maximum interoperation times for the operation in question have been incorrectly configured in the system. This can happen if the values are set in a way that the minimum time exceeds the maximum time.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during the data entry process when defining the operation times in the routing or work center.
  Routing Definition: The routing for the production order may have conflicting definitions for the operations involved.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the routing or work center configuration in SAP and verify the minimum and maximum interoperation times for the relevant operations.
  Ensure that the minimum interoperation time is less than or equal to the maximum interoperation time.
  
  
  
  Adjust Values:
  
  If you find that the minimum time is incorrectly set higher than the maximum time, adjust the values accordingly. This can be done in the routing or work center settings.
  
  
  
  Review Routing:
  
  Check the routing for the production order to ensure that the operations are defined correctly and that there are no conflicting settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes by attempting to create or process the production order again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on configuring interoperation times and understanding the implications of these settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CA01 (Create Routing), CA02 (Change Routing), or CR01 (Create Work Center) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights into best practices for configuring interoperation times.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PPEACT526 error and ensure that your production planning processes run smoothly.