How To Fix PPH_MASTER_RECIPE033 - Master recipe &1 &2 operation &3 with time counter &4 does not exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_MASTER_RECIPE - Master Recipe API

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Master recipe &1 &2 operation &3 with time counter &4 does not exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_MASTER_RECIPE033 - Master recipe &1 &2 operation &3 with time counter &4 does not exists ?

  The SAP error message PPH_MASTER_RECIPE033 indicates that there is an issue with a master recipe in the Production Planning (PP) module. Specifically, the error states that a master recipe with the specified parameters (master recipe number, operation number, and time counter) does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  This error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Master Recipe Number: The master recipe number provided in the transaction may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Missing Operation: The specified operation number may not be defined in the master recipe.
  Time Counter Issues: The time counter specified may not be valid or may not exist for the given operation in the master recipe.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master recipe data, possibly due to incomplete data entry or data migration issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified master recipe.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Master Recipe:
  
  Check if the master recipe number (&1) exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the master recipe maintenance transaction (e.g., C201 or C202).
  Ensure that the master recipe is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Check Operations:
  
  Open the master recipe and verify that the specified operation number (&3) exists within that recipe.
  Ensure that the operation is correctly defined and has the necessary details filled in.
  
  
  
  Validate Time Counter:
  
  Check if the time counter (&4) is defined for the specified operation in the master recipe.
  If the time counter is missing, you may need to add it or correct the operation details.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If there are data inconsistencies, you may need to review the master recipe for any missing or incorrect entries.
  Consider running data consistency checks or using transaction codes like C223 to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the master recipe. You may need to consult with your SAP security team if there are authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on master recipes and troubleshooting related errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  C201 - Create Master Recipe
  C202 - Change Master Recipe
  C203 - Display Master Recipe
  C223 - Check Master Recipe Consistency
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps related to master recipes.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message PPH_MASTER_RECIPE033.