How To Fix PPEFILT0C004 - A fatal error occurred during generation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEFILT0C -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: A fatal error occurred during generation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEFILT0C004 - A fatal error occurred during generation ?

  The SAP error message PPEFILT0C004 indicates that a fatal error occurred during the generation of a process or report, typically related to the Production Planning and Execution (PP) module. This error can arise from various underlying issues. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data (e.g., material master, BOM, routing) that the system requires for the generation process.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the PP module can lead to errors during report generation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the report or process.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load or if there are performance issues, it may lead to timeouts or failures during processing.
  Program Errors: There could be bugs or issues in the custom code or standard SAP programs that are being executed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Integrity:
  
  Verify that all necessary master data (materials, BOMs, routings) is complete and correctly configured.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Material Master), CS03 (BOM), and CA03 (Routing) to check the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings in the PP module are correct. This may involve checking settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Production Planning.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Confirm that the user executing the process has the required authorizations. This can be checked using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Analyze System Performance:
  
  Monitor system performance and check for any locks or long-running processes that may be affecting the generation. Use transaction SM66 or SM50 to check for active processes.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the program to identify the exact point of failure. This may require assistance from a developer or SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the cause of the failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the specific process or report you are trying to generate for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By systematically addressing these areas, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PPEFILT0C004 error.