How To Fix MPE_CORE017 - &1 is not active for plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CORE - MPE Exec Common Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: &1 is not active for plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_CORE017 - &1 is not active for plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_CORE017 indicates that a specific material (or material type) is not active for a particular plant. This error typically arises in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when trying to perform operations related to materials that are not set up correctly for the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Activated: The material in question has not been activated for the specified plant. This could be due to the material not being created for that plant or not being assigned to it.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The material may exist in the system but lacks the necessary plant-specific data, such as purchasing, sales, or storage information.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the material from being recognized as active for the plant.
  Status of Material: The material might be in a status that does not allow it to be used in transactions (e.g., blocked or inactive).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03) and check if the material exists for the specified plant.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it (Transaction Code: MM01) or extend it to the plant (Transaction Code: MM01 with the appropriate view).
  
  
  
  Activate Material for Plant:
  
  If the material exists but is not active, ensure that the necessary views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) are maintained for the plant.
  Make sure that the material is not blocked for the plant in the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) to ensure that the material type and plant settings are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the material type is allowed for the plant in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Verify the status of the material to ensure it is not blocked or inactive. You can check this in the Material Master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material).
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views for the material are maintained for the plant in question.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MPE_CORE017 error and ensure that the material is active for the specified plant.