How To Fix PPEGUI039 - The reference alternative type of &1 cannot be found in the FOCUS

PPEGUI039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEGUI - Message Interface

• Message number: 039

• Message text: The reference alternative type of &1 cannot be found in the FOCUS

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEGUI039 - The reference alternative type of &1 cannot be found in the FOCUS ?

  The SAP error message PPEGUI039 indicates that the system is unable to find the reference alternative type specified in the FOCUS (which is typically related to the Production Planning and Execution module). This error usually occurs in the context of planning or production processes where alternative resources or production methods are defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Alternative: The reference alternative type specified in the planning or production order does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the production planning settings, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or routing, which may not have the necessary alternative types defined.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the alternative types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant production planning area and ensure that the reference alternative types