How To Fix MPD512 - Link exists to document &1, but doc is not MPD relevant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPD - Message Class for A&D MPD

• Message number: 512

• Message text: Link exists to document &1, but doc is not MPD relevant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPD512 - Link exists to document &1, but doc is not MPD relevant ?

  The SAP error message MPD512 indicates that there is a link to a document (identified by &1) in the system, but the document is not relevant for Material Planning and Distribution (MPD). This typically occurs in scenarios where the system expects a document to be associated with a specific material planning process, but the document type or its status does not meet the criteria for MPD relevance.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type: The document linked may not be of a type that is recognized as relevant for MPD processes. For example, certain document types may not be configured to be used in material planning.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that is not considered valid for MPD. For instance, it could be archived or in a draft state.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that determine which document types are relevant for MPD, and the linked document does not meet these criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify the type of the document linked to the material. Ensure that it is a type that is recognized as relevant for MPD. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to understand which document types are valid.
  Review Document Status: Check the status of the document. If it is not in a valid state (e.g., it is archived or not fully processed), you may need to update its status or create a new document that meets the requirements.
  Configuration Review: If the document type is correct but still not recognized, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to MPD. This may involve checking the customizing settings for document types and their relevance to MPD.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on the specific document types and their relevance to MPD processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SPRO (Customizing) to check the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to MPD and document management for any known issues or updates that might address this error.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MPD512 error and implement a solution to resolve it.