How To Fix PPH_MASTER_RECIPE087 - Superior operation &1 does not exists on key date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_MASTER_RECIPE - Master Recipe API

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Superior operation &1 does not exists on key date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_MASTER_RECIPE087 - Superior operation &1 does not exists on key date &2 ?

  The SAP error message PPH_MASTER_RECIPE087 indicates that a superior operation specified in a master recipe does not exist on the key date provided. This typically occurs in the context of process manufacturing where master recipes are used to define the production process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Superior Operation: The superior operation referenced in the master recipe is not defined or has been deleted.
  Key Date Issue: The key date specified may not correspond to a valid version of the master recipe where the superior operation exists.
  Versioning: The master recipe may have different versions, and the version active on the key date does not include the superior operation.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to changes made in the master recipe or related objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Recipe: 
  
  Go to the master recipe in transaction C201 or C202 and verify if the superior operation exists.
  Ensure that the operation is correctly defined and active for the key date in question.
  
  
  
  Review Key Date:
  
  Confirm that the key date you are using is correct and corresponds to a version of the master recipe that includes the superior operation.
  If necessary, adjust the key date to a time when the superior operation was valid.
  
  
  
  Version Management:
  
  If you are using version management, check if the correct version of the master recipe is being referenced.
  You may need to activate or create a new version of the master recipe that includes the required superior operation.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master recipe and related objects to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction C223 to check for inconsistencies in the master recipe.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on master recipes and superior operations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Master Recipe: A master recipe in SAP is a template that defines the production process, including operations, materials, and resources.
  Superior Operation: This refers to an operation that is higher in the hierarchy of operations within a master recipe, often used for scheduling and planning purposes.
  Key Date: The key date is a specific date used to determine the validity of data in SAP, particularly in the context of versioning and historical data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your master recipe is correctly configured.