How To Fix MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY027 - Effectivity Type &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY - Message Class for Parameter Effectivity

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Effectivity Type &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY027 - Effectivity Type &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY027 indicates that the effectivity type specified in your transaction or configuration is not valid. This error typically arises in the context of configuration management, particularly when dealing with configurable materials or variant configuration in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Effectivity Type: The effectivity type you are trying to use may not be defined in the system or may not be valid for the specific context in which you are working.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material or the variant that you are trying to work with.
  Missing Customization: The effectivity type may not have been properly set up in the customizing settings of the SAP system.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typographical error in the effectivity type you are entering.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Effectivity Type: Verify that the effectivity type you are using is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Review Customizing Settings: Go to the customizing settings (transaction SPRO) and check the configuration for effectivity types under the relevant application area (e.g., variant configuration).
  Correct Data Entry: Ensure that you are entering the effectivity type correctly without any typographical errors.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for the specific module you are working with to understand the valid effectivity types.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and use the effectivity types in question.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Effectivity Types: These are used in SAP to define the validity of certain configurations or characteristics over time or under specific conditions.
  Variant Configuration: This is a process in SAP that allows for the creation of configurable products, where different characteristics can be selected based on customer requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU01 (Create Configuration Profile), CU02 (Change Configuration Profile), and CU03 (Display Configuration Profile) to manage effectivity types and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.