How To Fix MPE_CM_BOM006 - Effectivity type &1 is not valid

MPE_CM_BOM006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CM_BOM - Message Class for Parameter Effectivity

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Effectivity type &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_CM_BOM006 - Effectivity type &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message MPE_CM_BOM006, which states "Effectivity type &1 is not valid," typically occurs in the context of Bill of Materials (BOM) management when the system encounters an invalid effectivity type during operations such as creating or modifying a BOM.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Effectivity Type: The effectivity type specified (represented by &1 in the error message) does not exist in the system or is not defined correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: The effectivity type may not be configured properly in the system settings or may not be assigned to the relevant BOM.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the effectivity type entered by the user.
  Missing Customization: If the effectivity type is a custom one, it may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Effectivity Type: Verify that the effectivity type you are trying to use is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration in the relevant SAP transaction