How To Fix PPEFLO414 - Mode &1 was not assigned in an active line balance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 414

• Message text: Mode &1 was not assigned in an active line balance

What causes this issue?

The mode &V1& was assigned to a line element using a line balance.
However, the line balance was not active, meaning the line balance
is valid for the explosion date of the Rapid Planning Matrix.

System Response

This mode is not considered during activity confirmation because only
modes that were assigned using active line balances are considered.

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

How to fix this error?

Check if validity data is maintained for all relevant line balances.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEFLO414 - Mode &1 was not assigned in an active line balance ?

  The SAP error message PPEFLO414 indicates that a specific mode (denoted by &1) has not been assigned in an active line balance. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning and line balancing in SAP's Production Planning (PP) module, particularly when using the Line Balancing functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mode Assignment: The mode specified in the error message has not been assigned to the line balance configuration. This could happen if the mode was not defined or if it was removed from the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The line balance configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the mode.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the mode from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Mode Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the line balance configuration in SAP.
  Verify that the mode specified in the error message is correctly assigned to the active line balance.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to add the mode to the line balance configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Line Balance Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code for line balance configuration (e.g., PPEB for line balancing).
  Ensure that all necessary modes are defined and correctly assigned to the relevant line balance.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the mode is part of a production resource/tool (PRT) or work center, ensure that the master data for these objects is correctly maintained.
  Check if any recent changes were made to the modes or line balance that could have led to this issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to line balancing and modes to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the line balance functionality to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPEB (Line Balancing) and CR01 (Create Work Center) to manage line balancing and work center configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to line balance configurations and master data.
  
  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 Production Planning module.