How To Fix MPE_EXEC_COMMON024 - Material &2 in plant &3 has been put on hold (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_EXEC_COMMON - MPE Exec Common Messages

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Material &2 in plant &3 has been put on hold (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_EXEC_COMMON024 - Material &2 in plant &3 has been put on hold (&1) ?

  The SAP error message MPE_EXEC_COMMON024 indicates that a specific material in a particular plant has been put on hold. This can occur for various reasons, typically related to inventory management, quality control, or compliance issues. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Quality Issues: The material may have failed quality inspection or is under review due to quality concerns.
  Compliance: There may be regulatory or compliance issues that require the material to be put on hold.
  Inventory Management: The material could be on hold due to inventory discrepancies or issues related to stock management.
  User Action: A user may have manually placed the material on hold for various reasons, such as awaiting further instructions or investigations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Quality Inspection Status: Review the quality inspection results for the material. If it has failed inspection, you may need to take corrective actions or re-inspect the material.
  Review Compliance Documentation: Ensure that all necessary compliance documentation is in order. If there are issues, address them accordingly.
  Inventory Review: Check the inventory records for discrepancies. If there are issues, resolve them by adjusting stock levels or correcting data entries.
  Release from Hold: If the hold is no longer necessary, you can release the material from hold status. This typically involves navigating to the material master record and changing the status.
  Consult with Relevant Departments: If you are unsure why the material is on hold, consult with the quality assurance, compliance, or inventory management teams for further insights.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to check the material status, such as MM03 (Display Material), QA32 (Quality Inspection), or MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data for any flags or indicators that may explain the hold status.
  Documentation: Ensure that all relevant documentation is updated and available for review, especially if the hold is related to compliance or quality issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes or updates related to this error message, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the hold and take appropriate actions to resolve the issue.