How To Fix MPE_BOM_INVERSION013 - Cannot run simulation mode if the target material does not exist

MPE_BOM_INVERSION013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_BOM_INVERSION - Text for BOM inversion report

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Cannot run simulation mode if the target material does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_BOM_INVERSION013 - Cannot run simulation mode if the target material does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MPE_BOM_INVERSION013 indicates that a simulation mode cannot be executed because the target material specified in the operation does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Bill of Materials (BOM) processing or when trying to simulate a production process involving materials that are not defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Master Record: The target material you are trying to use in the simulation does not have a material master record in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number provided may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Status: The material might be flagged as inactive or blocked, preventing it from being used in simulations.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing views in the material master that are required for the simulation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the target material exists in the system. Enter the material