How To Fix PPEBAPI072 - Internal key for alternative is missing

PPEBAPI072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEBAPI - API and BAPI Messages in iPPE

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Internal key for alternative is missing

What causes this issue?

To create, change, or delete an alternative using an iPPE API or BAPI,
you must specify the internal identification (GUID) for the
alternative. The internal identification can be determined using the
function module PVSHI_INTERNAL_OBJECT_ID.

System Response

The alternative is not created, changed, or deleted.

How to fix this error?

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

INCLUDE PM_TODO_ALE_C
INCLUDE PM_INTERNER_FEHLER OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PPEBAPI072 - Details

• The SAP error message PPEBAPI072: Internal key for alternative is missing typically occurs in the context of the SAP Production Planning (PP) module, particularly when dealing with alternative BOMs (Bill of Materials) or routing. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary internal key for an alternative BOM or routing that is required for processing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The internal key for the alternative BOM or routing may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the alternative BOM or routing has not been created or has been deleted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper retrieval of the alternative BOM or routing.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or BOM master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the alternative BOM or routing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check BOM/Routing: Verify that the