How To Fix ME_AUTO140 - Error sending work item to MRP controller &1 in plant &2 (code &3)

ME_AUTO140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME_AUTO - IS Automotive: Scheduling Agreement Messages

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Error sending work item to MRP controller &1 in plant &2 (code &3)

What causes this issue?

Errors have occurred when sending a work item to notify the MRP
controller &MSGV1& in plant &MSGV2& about stopped forecast delivery
schedules. The work item could not be sent.
When calling up the function module 'SAP_WAPI_CREATE_EVENT' the return
code &MSGV3& was given.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME_AUTO140 - Error sending work item to MRP controller &1 in plant &2 (code &3) ?

  The SAP error message ME_AUTO140 indicates an issue with sending a work item to the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) controller in a specific plant. This error typically arises in the context of MRP processing, where the system is unable to communicate or process a work item for a specific controller.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The MRP controller may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like material master, MRP controller settings, etc.) may be incomplete or missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to send the work item may lack the necessary authorizations.
  System Errors: There may be temporary system issues or inconsistencies in the database.
  Incorrect Plant Settings: The plant settings may not be correctly defined for the MRP controller.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME_AUTO140 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check MRP Controller Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the MRP controller is correctly set up