How To Fix PPEFLO406 - Standard path indicator not clear for &1 &2. Alternative &3 selected

PPEFLO406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEFLO - Messages for iPPE Application Object FLO

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Standard path indicator not clear for &1 &2. Alternative &3 selected

What causes this issue?

&V1& &V2& is a <DS:GLOS.B12975DA5FD6D411BCBA0800060D9C68>multiple work
center.</> In the case of multiple work centers, exactly one of the
alternative work centers must be selected as the standard path along
the production line. This standard path is relevant for planning.
For &V1& &V2&, more than one of the alternatives has been selected as
the standard path. This means that a unique selection cannot be made,
which is necessary for planning.

System Response

The system has selected the alternative &V3& as the standard path. This
selection was made on the basis of the way all the alternatives of &V1&
&V2& that have been selected as the standard path are sorted.

How to fix this error?

Indicate which alternative of &V1& &V2& is the unique and correct
standard alternative.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEFLO406 - Standard path indicator not clear for &1 &2. Alternative &3 selected ?

  The SAP error message PPEFLO406 indicates that there is an issue with the standard path indicator not being clear for a specific production order or process order. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and execution, particularly when dealing with alternative paths in the production process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Standard Path Indicator Not Set: The standard path indicator for the specified order (e.g., &1 for the order number and &2 for the operation) is not properly defined or is ambiguous.
  Alternative Path Selected: The system has detected that an alternative path (&3) has been selected, but the standard path is not clear, which can lead to confusion in the production process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the routing or production version that prevent the system from determining the correct standard path.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with the master data, such as incorrect routing or production versions, can also lead to this