How To Fix MFLE_TOOLS079 - MPN and DIMP Lama not active therefore MATNR_LONG not filled.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MFLE_TOOLS - Msg Type for MFLE_TOOLS

• Message number: 079

• Message text: MPN and DIMP Lama not active therefore MATNR_LONG not filled.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MFLE_TOOLS079 - MPN and DIMP Lama not active therefore MATNR_LONG not filled. ?

  The SAP error message MFLE_TOOLS079 indicates that the system is unable to fill the MATNR_LONG (long material number) because the MPN (Manufacturer Part Number) and DIMP (Data Interchange and Management of Products) functionalities are not active. This error typically arises in the context of material management and product data management within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive MPN and DIMP: The error suggests that the MPN and DIMP functionalities are not activated in your SAP system. This can happen if the necessary configuration settings are not enabled or if the relevant modules are not implemented.
  Missing Configuration: The system may not be configured to handle long material numbers, which are often used for better identification of materials, especially in industries with complex product catalogs.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Activate MPN and DIMP:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant sections for MPN and DIMP.
  Ensure that the necessary settings are activated. This may involve enabling specific features or settings related to material management and product data.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material master records are correctly set up to use long material numbers.
  Verify that the relevant fields for MPN and DIMP are filled out correctly in the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to MPN and DIMP to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are met.
  
  
  
  System Update:
  
  If your system is outdated, consider applying the latest support packages or updates that may include fixes or enhancements related to MPN and DIMP functionalities.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide specific guidance based on your system's configuration and version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Number Length: In SAP, the standard material number length is 18 characters. Long material numbers allow for more detailed identification of products.
  MPN: Manufacturer Part Number is a unique identifier assigned by manufacturers to identify their products.
  DIMP: Data Interchange and Management of Products is a framework in SAP that helps manage product data across different systems and processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the MATNR_LONG field is populated correctly in your SAP system.