How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPM_GENERATE106 - PPM &3 setup transition to setup group &1 in matrix &2 not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPM_GENERATE -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: PPM &3 setup transition to setup group &1 in matrix &2 not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_GENERATE106 - PPM &3 setup transition to setup group &1 in matrix &2 not maintained ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_GENERATE106 indicates that there is an issue with the setup transition for a Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) process in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, it suggests that the setup transition from one setup group to another in the specified matrix is not maintained.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Setup Transition: The primary cause of this error is that the setup transition between the specified setup groups is not defined in the system. This means that the system does not know how to transition from one setup to another, which is necessary for planning and scheduling.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the setup groups or the matrix itself is not properly defined or linked.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the setup groups or the production process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Setup Transition:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/PPM or the relevant configuration area in SAP APO.
  Navigate to the setup matrix configuration.
  Ensure that the setup transition between the specified setup groups is defined. You may need to create a new transition if it does not exist.
  
  
  
  Check Setup Groups:
  
  Verify that the setup groups involved in the transition are correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the setup times and costs are properly maintained for these groups.
  
  
  
  Review Matrix Configuration:
  
  Check the setup matrix configuration to ensure that it is correctly set up and that all necessary transitions are defined.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the master data related to the production process to ensure that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on how to maintain setup transitions and setup groups.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PPM for planning and setup matrix maintenance.
  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 authorizations to make changes to the setup matrix and related configurations.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the setup transitions work as expected and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the setup transitions are properly maintained in your SAP APO system.