How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPM_GENERATE215 - Mode &1 does not exist

/SAPAPO/PPM_GENERATE215 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPM_GENERATE -

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Mode &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_GENERATE215 - Mode &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_GENERATE215 Mode &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) or similar functionalities. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a mode (such as a production mode, resource mode, etc.) that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mode Definition: The mode referenced in the error message (&1) has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or an incomplete setup.
  Incorrect Mode Reference: The mode might be incorrectly referenced in the planning run or in the master data.
  Transport Issues: If the mode was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request, leading to its absence in the target system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data