How To Fix PPEBAL201 - Line balances can not be created for factory layouts of type &1

PPEBAL201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEBAL - Line Balance Message

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Line balances can not be created for factory layouts of type &1

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a line balance for a specific part of a line
structure. However, you can create line balances only for line
networks, lines, or groups of alternative lines.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEBAL201 - Line balances can not be created for factory layouts of type &1 ?

  The SAP error message PPEBAL201 indicates that line balances cannot be created for factory layouts of a specific type, denoted by &1. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and execution, particularly when working with the SAP Production Planning (PP) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Factory Layout Type: The factory layout type specified may not be compatible with the line balancing functionality. Certain layout types may not support line balancing.
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for line balancing may not be set up correctly in the system. This includes settings related to work centers, production lines, or the specific factory layout.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the production process, such as work centers, routing, or production resources.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create line balances for the specified factory layout