How To Fix PPEACT704 - Inconsistency in resource linkage between &1 and &2 at resource &3

PPEACT704 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Inconsistency in resource linkage between &1 and &2 at resource &3

What causes this issue?

To create a mode linkage using a primary resource, the activity modes
must have the same primary resources. This is required for the entire
routing validity period. However, this is not the case for all change
statuses of the modes.

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?

Ensure that all modes for both activities use the same primary resources
in the entire routing validity period.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PPEACT704 - Details

• The SAP error message PPEACT704 indicates an inconsistency in the resource linkage between two entities (often between a production order and a resource or between two resources) in the context of production planning or capacity planning. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Production Planning (PP) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to resources, such as incorrect or missing assignments between resources and production orders.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the resource or production order setup can lead to linkage problems.
  Changes in Master Data: If changes were made to the resource or production order after they were created, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, it may have led to inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPEACT704 error, you can follow