How To Fix MPE_CORE013 - Reason code group does not exist or the catalog is incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CORE - MPE Exec Common Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Reason code group does not exist or the catalog is incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_CORE013 - Reason code group does not exist or the catalog is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message MPE_CORE013, which states "Reason code group does not exist or the catalog is incorrect," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or other modules that involve reason codes and catalogs. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified reason code group or that the catalog associated with it is not set up correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Reason Code Group: The specified reason code group does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or a missing entry in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Catalog: The catalog associated with the reason code group is not correctly defined or is missing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the reason codes or catalogs in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the reason code group or catalog.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Reason Code Group:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in SPRO under the appropriate module).
  Verify that the reason code group exists and is correctly defined.
  If it does not exist, create the necessary reason code group.
  
  
  
  Verify Catalog:
  
  Check the catalog associated with the reason code group.
  Ensure that the catalog is correctly set up and that all necessary entries are present.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for reason codes and catalogs to ensure they are correctly set up.
  Make any necessary adjustments to the configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the reason code group and catalog.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up reason codes and catalogs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), and SE16 (for table display) to investigate the issue further.
  Tables: Look into relevant tables that store reason codes and catalogs, such as T001 (Company Codes), T006 (Units of Measure), and others depending on the specific context of the error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MPE_CORE013 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.