How To Fix MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY071 - Effectivity parameter &1 is already configured

MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY - Message Class for Parameter Effectivity

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Effectivity parameter &1 is already configured

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY071 - Effectivity parameter &1 is already configured ?

  The SAP error message MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY071 indicates that there is an issue with the effectivity parameter in the configuration of a material or product. Specifically, it means that the effectivity parameter you are trying to configure (denoted as &1) is already in use or has been configured previously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Configuration: The effectivity parameter you are trying to set has already been assigned to another configuration or is already configured for the same material.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, leading to an attempt to configure an effectivity parameter that is already in use.
  System Constraints: The system may have constraints that prevent the same effectivity parameter from being configured multiple times for the same object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Configurations: Review the existing configurations for the material or product to see where the effectivity parameter is already in use. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in the