How To Fix PPEENG162 - Type &1 of alternative &2 does not exist

PPEENG162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Type &1 of alternative &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG162 - Type &1 of alternative &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG162 indicates that a specific type of alternative does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Production Planning and Execution (PP) or related modules where alternatives for production resources or processes are defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Type &1 of alternative &2 does not exist" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The alternative type specified in the system is not defined or configured correctly. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or settings.
  
  
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect alternative type or alternative ID that does not exist in the system.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been recent changes to the configuration, it is possible that some alternatives were not migrated correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to