How To Fix PPEACT871 - The changes made do not affect existing production data structures in APO

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 871

• Message text: The changes made do not affect existing production data structures in APO

What causes this issue?

The changes in Customizing do not have an automatic effect on existing
production data structures (PDS) in APO. As new master data explosions
and configurations are required because of the new settings, the
relevant PDS must be generated again.

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?

Generate the existing PDS that is affected by the changes in APO
again.
Choose <LS>Generate Production Data Structure from iPPE Data
</>. Set the <LS>Generate Current PDS
</> indicator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEACT871 - The changes made do not affect existing production data structures in APO ?

  The SAP error message PPEACT871 indicates that the changes you are trying to make in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module do not impact the existing production data structures. This typically occurs when you attempt to activate or change a planning area or its characteristics, but the changes do not have any effect on the current data structures used in production.
  Cause:
  
  No Impact on Existing Structures: The changes you are trying to implement may not alter the existing data structures or planning areas. This can happen if the changes are not relevant to the current configuration or if they are not significant enough to warrant a change in the data structure.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the changes as impactful.
  Data Locking: Sometimes, if there are ongoing processes or locks on the data, the system may prevent changes that do not affect the current data structures.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Double-check the changes you are trying to implement. Ensure that they are indeed relevant and necessary for the existing production data structures.
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings in the planning area. Make sure that the characteristics and key figures you are modifying are correctly set up and linked to the planning area.
  Data Activation: If you are trying to activate a new planning area or characteristics, ensure that you have completed all prerequisite steps and that the changes are intended to affect the existing structures.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific changes you are making. There may be specific guidelines or prerequisites that need to be followed.
  Testing in Development: If possible, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production. This can help identify any issues without affecting live data.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific context of your system and configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  APO Documentation: Review the APO documentation for best practices on managing planning areas and characteristics.
  Community Forums: Engage with 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 identify the cause of the PPEACT871 error and implement a suitable solution.