How To Fix MPE_CORE030 - You must not provide a code group if reason code setting is 'Not Allowed'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CORE - MPE Exec Common Messages

• Message number: 030

• Message text: You must not provide a code group if reason code setting is 'Not Allowed'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_CORE030 - You must not provide a code group if reason code setting is 'Not Allowed' ?

  The SAP error message MPE_CORE030 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the use of code groups in the context of reason codes. This error typically arises in the context of managing master data or transactional data where reason codes are used to categorize or explain certain actions or statuses.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a code group is provided in a situation where the system is configured to disallow it. This can happen due to the following reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The reason code settings in the system are configured to not allow the use of code groups. This means that for certain reason codes, the system expects no associated code group to be specified.
  
  
  Data Entry Error: A user may have inadvertently entered a code group when it is not permitted for the selected reason code.
  
  
  Business Process Requirements: The business process may dictate that certain reason codes should not be associated with code groups, leading to this restriction.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MPE_CORE030 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for reason codes in the relevant SAP module (e.g., Materials Management, Sales and Distribution).
  Ensure that the settings for the specific reason code in question are correctly defined. If the reason code is set to 'Not Allowed' for code groups, you should not provide a code group.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Review:
  
  Verify the data entry for the transaction or master data record that triggered the error. Remove any code group that is not allowed for the specified reason code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or configuration guides for the specific module you are working with to understand the rules governing reason codes and code groups.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If this error is common among users, consider providing training or guidelines on how to correctly enter data related to reason codes and code groups.
  
  
  
  System Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration or data entry, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Reason Codes: These are used in various SAP modules to categorize transactions, such as returns, cancellations, or adjustments.
  Code Groups: These are collections of codes that can be used to provide additional context or categorization for reason codes.
  SAP Modules: The error may be encountered in various SAP modules, including but not limited to Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), and Financial Accounting (FI).
  
  By following the above steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.