How To Fix PPECSIM002 - The fields &3 &1 und &2 must contain an entry

PPECSIM002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPECSIM - Messages in the Context of the Configuration Simulation

• Message number: 002

• Message text: The fields &3 &1 und &2 must contain an entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPECSIM002 - The fields &3 &1 und &2 must contain an entry ?

  The SAP error message PPECSIM002 indicates that certain fields in a transaction or process are mandatory and must contain an entry. The message typically specifies which fields are missing entries, represented by placeholders like &1, &2, and &3.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs in the context of planning or simulation processes in SAP, particularly in the Production Planning (PP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. The specific fields that are required can vary depending on the context of the transaction, but they often relate to key data elements such as:
  
  Material number
  Plant
  Production version
  Order type
  Other relevant planning parameters
  
  The error indicates that the system expects values in these fields to proceed with the operation, and their absence prevents the process from continuing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPECSIM002 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Missing Fields: Check the error message for the specific fields indicated by &1, &2, and &3. These will tell you which entries are required.
  
  
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