How To Fix PPEACT816 - At least one mode at &1 &2 must be available for automatic selection

PPEACT816 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 816

• Message text: At least one mode at &1 &2 must be available for automatic selection

What causes this issue?

For planning in APO, you must specify a mode with a mode priority that
the system can choose automatically at each activity.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain at least one mode with a mode priority that the system can
choose automatically at &V1& &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEACT816 - At least one mode at &1 &2 must be available for automatic selection ?

  The SAP error message PPEACT816 indicates that there is an issue with the automatic selection of modes in the context of production planning or process planning. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a suitable mode for a specific operation or resource in the planning process.
  
  Cause:
  The error message PPEACT816 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Modes: The required modes for the operation/resource are not defined or are inactive in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the production process or resource may not be set up correctly, leading to the unavailability of modes.
  Resource Availability: The resources associated with the operation may not be available or may not have the necessary modes assigned.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters or selection criteria may not be correctly defined, leading to the inability to select a mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error PPEACT816, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Mode Configuration:
  
  Go to the