How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP_PT656 - The source of supply is not an iPPE object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP_PT -

• Message number: 656

• Message text: The source of supply is not an iPPE object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_PT656 - The source of supply is not an iPPE object ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_PT656 indicates that the source of supply you are trying to use in your planning process is not recognized as an iPPE (Integrated Product and Process Engineering) object. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with production planning and scheduling.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Source of Supply: The source of supply (like a production plant, vendor, or storage location) you are trying to use is not defined as an iPPE object in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the product or the source of supply may not be correctly set up or may be missing.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be aligned with the requirements for using iPPE objects.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the source of supply as an iPPE object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the source of supply is correctly defined in the system. Ensure that it is set up as an iPPE object.
  
  Go to the iPPE workbench and check the relevant objects.
  Ensure that the product and its associated supply chain elements are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for iPPE are correctly set up in your SAP system.
  
  Check the settings in the iPPE configuration to ensure that the source of supply is included.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on your master data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MASTER_DATA to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to iPPE and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  iPPE Overview: Integrated Product and Process Engineering (iPPE) is a tool in SAP that allows for the modeling of complex products and processes. It is essential for managing production processes and supply chain planning.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning board and /SAPAPO/MC90 for master data maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.