How To Fix /PRA/VL_PROCESS027 - Expired PPN was closed, and will not be processed

/PRA/VL_PROCESS027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/VL_PROCESS -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Expired PPN was closed, and will not be processed

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/VL_PROCESS027 - Expired PPN was closed, and will not be processed ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/VL_PROCESS027 Expired PPN was closed, and will not be processed typically relates to issues with the processing of a Production Planning Network (PPN) in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules. This error indicates that a specific PPN has expired and is no longer available for processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Expired PPN: The PPN in question has reached its expiration date, meaning it is no longer valid for processing. This could be due to a time-based validity setting in the system.
  Closed PPN: The PPN may have been manually closed or marked as inactive, preventing any further processing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate the lifecycle of PPNs, leading to premature expiration or closure.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the data related to the PPN, causing the system to reject it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check PPN Status: Verify the status of