How To Fix SPPF_DET031 - Processing time is missing

SPPF_DET031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPPF_DET - PPF: Determination Technology

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Processing time is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPPF_DET031 - Processing time is missing ?

  The SAP error message SPPF_DET031 ("Processing time is missing") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) or related modules where processing times are required for operations or activities in a production order or routing.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Data: The processing time for a specific operation in a routing or production order is not defined. This could be due to incomplete master data setup.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the relevant production process may not be set up correctly, leading to missing processing times.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the routing or work center that are required for the calculation of processing times.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Routing:
  
  Go to the routing associated with the production order and ensure that all operations have defined processing times (setup time, processing