How To Fix PPERPP117 - Report. point with type &3 cannot be assigned at the beginning of &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPERPP - Messages for iPPE Application Object RPP

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Report. point with type &3 cannot be assigned at the beginning of &1 &2

What causes this issue?

A reporting point with the type
<LS>Post Goods Movement and Production Activities</> is assigned to the
beginning of a line object.

System Response

For reporting points with this type, the matrix components that are
assigned to the resource are already withdraw
at the backflush for this reporting point and not at the end
of the line of line activity.
Therefore, the components can be withdrawn too early causing incorrect
WIP to be reported

How to fix this error?

Delete the assignment of the reporting point to the beginning of the
line object.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPERPP117 - Report. point with type &3 cannot be assigned at the beginning of &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message PPERPP117 typically occurs in the context of production planning or project management when there is an issue with the assignment of a report point in a process or project. The message indicates that a report point of a specific type cannot be assigned at the beginning of a certain object (like a project or production order).
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The report point type being assigned may not be valid for the specified object type or may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules or constraints that prevent the assignment of certain report points at the beginning of a project or order.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data or transaction data that are causing the assignment to fail.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the assignment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPERPP117 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for report points in the relevant customizing settings (transaction SPRO). Ensure that the report point type is valid for the object you are working with.
  
  
  Review Business Rules: Consult with your business process owner or SAP functional consultant to understand any business rules that may restrict the assignment of report points at the beginning of the project or order.
  
  
  Data Validation: Check the master data and transaction data for any inconsistencies. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user attempting to make the assignment has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper access rights.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform testing in a development or quality assurance environment to ensure that the issue is resolved before applying changes to the production environment.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CO01 (Create Production Order) where this error might occur.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to report points and production planning to better understand the context and requirements for assignments.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.