How To Fix PPEUITDP055 - Unit and duration at mode of an activity must be maintained together

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEUITDP - Messages for TDPP

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Unit and duration at mode of an activity must be maintained together

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEUITDP055 - Unit and duration at mode of an activity must be maintained together ?

  The SAP error message PPEUITDP055 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of an activity in the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) module. Specifically, it states that the unit and duration for a mode of an activity must be maintained together. This means that when you define a mode for an activity, you need to ensure that both the unit of measure and the duration are specified.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from one of the following scenarios:
  
  Incomplete Data Entry: When defining an activity mode, either the unit of measure or the duration has not been entered, leading to an inconsistency.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the activity settings where the required fields are not properly filled out.
  Data Integrity Issues: If there are changes made to the activity or its modes, it might lead to missing or inconsistent data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Activity Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code C223 for activity types).
  Locate the activity that is causing the error.
  Ensure that both the unit of measure and the duration are filled in for each mode of the activity.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Data:
  
  If either the unit or duration is missing, enter the appropriate values.
  Make sure that the unit of measure corresponds to the expected values for the activity.
  
  
  
  Validate Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration.
  Re-run the process that triggered the error to confirm that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Activities:
  
  If the activity is part of a larger process or linked to other activities, ensure that all related configurations are consistent and complete.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct values to enter, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with a colleague who has experience with PP/DS configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (for maintaining activity types) and C201 (for maintaining production resources/tools).
  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 necessary permissions to make changes to activity configurations in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PPEUITDP055 error and ensure that your activity configurations are complete and consistent.