How To Fix PPEACT826 - You have not maintained a mode for &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 826

• Message text: You have not maintained a mode for &1 &2

What causes this issue?

&V1& &V2& has not been assigned a mode. The mode determines the data of
an activity that are relevant for planning and activity confirmation.

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?

Specify at least one mode at each activity in the routing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEACT826 - You have not maintained a mode for &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message PPEACT826, which states "You have not maintained a mode for &1 &2," typically occurs in the context of Production Planning and Execution (PP/PE) when the system is unable to find a valid mode for a specific operation or resource. The placeholders &1 and &2 usually represent the specific object (like a work center or production version) that is causing the issue.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mode Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the mode for the specified object (e.g., work center, production version) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the production version or work center may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the production process, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Mode Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., CR01 for work centers or C223 for production versions) and ensure that the mode is defined for the specified object.
  For work centers, check the "Modes" tab and ensure that at least one mode is maintained.
  For production versions, ensure that the correct modes are assigned to the production process.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that all necessary master data is correctly maintained. This includes checking the work center, routing, and production version for completeness.
  Ensure that the production version is correctly assigned to the material and that the routing is correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are using a specific configuration for modes, ensure that it is correctly set up in the system.
  Check if there are any specific settings in the configuration that might be affecting the availability of modes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining modes and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CR01, CR02, C223, and C220 for work centers and production versions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the master data and configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Production Planning and Execution.