How To Fix PPEACT857 - CTM planning only allows mode linkage by resources at &1 from &2 to &3

PPEACT857 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 857

• Message text: CTM planning only allows mode linkage by resources at &1 from &2 to &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEACT857 - CTM planning only allows mode linkage by resources at &1 from &2 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message PPEACT857 indicates that there is an issue with the mode linkage in the Capacity Planning (CTM - Capable-to-Match) process. This error typically arises when the system is trying to link modes for a resource in a way that is not allowed based on the configuration or the current settings.
  
  Cause:
  The error message PPEACT857 is triggered when:
  
  The system is attempting to link modes for a resource that is not configured to allow such linkage.
  The specified resource (at &1) does not have the necessary settings to allow mode linkage between the specified time periods (&2 to &3).
  There may be a mismatch in the mode definitions or the resource's configuration in the planning area.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Resource Configuration:
  
  Go to the resource master data and verify the settings related to mode linkage. Ensure that the resource is configured to allow mode changes.
  
  
  
  Review Mode Definitions:
  
  Ensure