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.

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• 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