How To Fix MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY052 - Incomplete Effectivity / Quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY - Message Class for Parameter Effectivity

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Incomplete Effectivity / Quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY052 - Incomplete Effectivity / Quantity ?

  The SAP error message MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY052 ("Incomplete Effectivity / Quantity") typically occurs in the context of production planning or material management when there is an issue with the effectivity dates or quantities associated with a material or production order. This error indicates that the system cannot process the request due to missing or incomplete effectivity information.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Effectivity Dates: The material or production order may not have the required effectivity dates defined. Effectivity dates are crucial for determining when a particular version of a material or product is valid.
  
  
  Incomplete Quantity Information: The quantity specified for the production order or material may be missing or not properly defined.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or production order settings that prevent the system from recognizing the effectivity or quantity.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to this error.
  
  
  Version Management: If version management is enabled, the system may require specific versions of materials that are not properly defined.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Effectivity Dates: Ensure that the effectivity dates are correctly defined in the material master or production order. You can do this by navigating to the material master record and verifying the effectivity settings.
  
  
  Verify Quantity Information: Make sure that the quantity for the production order or material is specified and is within acceptable limits.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings related to the material and production order to ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team.
  
  
  Update Master Data: If there are issues with the material master data, update it to include all necessary information, including effectivity dates and quantities.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling effectivity and quantity issues.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using transaction codes like SE80 or SE37 to debug the program or function module that is generating the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), CO01 (Create Production Order), or CO02 (Change Production Order) to check and update the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit the material and production order data.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide more in-depth analysis and assistance.