How To Fix PPEENG402 - &1 &2 does not exist for change number &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 402

• Message text: &1 &2 does not exist for change number &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG402 - &1 &2 does not exist for change number &3 ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG402 typically indicates that a specific object (like a material, routing, or another entity) does not exist for the specified change number. This error often arises in the context of engineering change management or when working with change numbers in SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Production Planning (PP) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Object: The object you are trying to access (e.g., a material or routing) does not exist for the specified change number.
  Incorrect Change Number: The change number you are using may be incorrect or not properly assigned to the object.
  Object Not Released: The object may not have been released for the specified change number, meaning it is not available for use.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Object Existence: Check if the object (material, routing, etc.) exists in the system for the specified change number. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03 for materials) and checking the change number assignment.
  Check Change Number: Ensure that the change number you are using is correct and that it is active. You can check this in the change management transaction (e.g., CC01, CC02).
  Release the Object: If the object is not released for the change number, you may need to release it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., CC02 for changing change documents).
  Consult Change Logs: Review the change logs to see if there have been any recent changes that might affect the object or change number.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CC01: Create Change Number
  CC02: Change Change Number
  CC03: Display Change Number
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on change management and engineering change management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.