How To Fix MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY082 - Effectivity Type &1 cannot be used to create ECNs using this application

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY - Message Class for Parameter Effectivity

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Effectivity Type &1 cannot be used to create ECNs using this application

What causes this issue?

Effectivity Type &V1& cannot be used to create ECNs using this
application

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

Effectivity Type &V1& is marked as Unitized and cannot be used to create
ECNs using this application.
Check configuration in SPRO->Manufacturing for Production Engineering
and Operations->Cross-Applications->Unitized Product->Configure
Parameters for Product Unitization.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY082 - Effectivity Type &1 cannot be used to create ECNs using this application ?

  The SAP error message MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY082 indicates that the effectivity type specified (denoted as &1 in the message) cannot be used to create Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) using the current application. This error typically arises in the context of managing product changes and configurations within SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Effectivity Type: The effectivity type you are trying to use is not configured to be used for creating ECNs. Effectivity types define the validity of changes and can be specific to certain applications or processes.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to allow the selected effectivity type for ECNs. This could be due to missing settings in the configuration of the change management module.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified effectivity type for creating ECNs.
  System Version or Patch Level: There may be limitations or bugs in the version of SAP you are using that affect the functionality of effectivity types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Effectivity Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for effectivity types in your SAP system. Ensure that the effectivity type you are trying to use is allowed for ECNs.
  You can check this in the customizing settings under SPRO -> Product Lifecycle Management -> Change Management -> Define Effectivity Types.
  
  
  
  Use a Valid Effectivity Type:
  
  If the effectivity type is not valid for ECNs, consider using a different effectivity type that is allowed for this purpose.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user creating the ECN has the necessary authorizations to use the specified effectivity type. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to effectivity types and ECNs for any specific requirements or limitations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system version or configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Effectivity Types: These are used to define the time period or conditions under which a change is valid. Common types include "valid from," "valid to," and "valid for specific locations."
  Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs): These are formal documents used to propose changes to products or processes, and they often require specific configurations to ensure proper tracking and implementation.
  SAP PLM: Understanding the broader context of Product Lifecycle Management in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to change management and effectivity types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create ECNs in your SAP system.