How To Fix PPEVS616 - AND and OR must not be empty and must not be equal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEVS - Message of the variance scheme connection (VS) in iPPE

• Message number: 616

• Message text: AND and OR must not be empty and must not be equal

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEVS616 - AND and OR must not be empty and must not be equal ?

  The SAP error message PPEVS616 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Production Planning (PP) module, particularly when dealing with planning scenarios or when using the planning table. This error indicates that there is an issue with the logical conditions specified in a planning variant or selection criteria, specifically that the conditions using "AND" and "OR" operators are not properly defined.
  Cause:
  The error message PPEVS616 is triggered when:
  
  The logical conditions in a selection screen or planning variant are incomplete.
  The "AND" and "OR" conditions are not properly set, meaning that at least one of them is empty or not defined correctly.
  There may be a conflict in the logical expressions where the system expects certain values or conditions to be present.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPEVS616 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Selection Criteria:
  
  Go to the planning variant or selection screen where the error is occurring.
  Ensure that all required fields for the "AND" and "OR" conditions are filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Logical Conditions:
  
  Make sure that the logical expressions are complete and that you are not leaving any conditions empty.
  If you are using "AND" and "OR" operators, ensure that they are used correctly and that there are no conflicting conditions.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Values:
  
  Check if the values you are using in the conditions are valid and exist in the system.
  Ensure that the data types of the fields being compared are compatible.
  
  
  
  Test with Simplified Conditions:
  
  If the conditions are complex, try simplifying them to isolate the issue. Start with basic conditions and gradually add complexity to identify where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the planning variant or selection criteria you are working with.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error while using transaction codes related to planning, such as MD01 (MRP Run), MD02 (Single-item, Multi-level Planning), or similar.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PPEVS616 error in your SAP system.