How To Fix PPEENG196 - Sort field must have the same value for all change statuses

PPEENG196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Sort field must have the same value for all change statuses

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG196 - Sort field must have the same value for all change statuses ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG196 indicates that there is an issue with the sorting field in the context of change statuses in the Production Planning and Execution (PP/PE) module. Specifically, this error occurs when the sorting field does not have the same value across different change statuses for a particular object, such as a production order or a planned order.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The sorting field values for different change statuses (e.g., created, released, completed) are not consistent. This can happen if the data was manually altered or if there are discrepancies in the configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the configuration for the sorting fields may not be aligned with the expected values for the change statuses.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may inadvertently lead to inconsistencies in the sorting fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPEENG196 error,