How To Fix MPE_EXEC_COMMON041 - You can only apply production holds to shop floor orders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_EXEC_COMMON - MPE Exec Common Messages

• Message number: 041

• Message text: You can only apply production holds to shop floor orders

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_EXEC_COMMON041 - You can only apply production holds to shop floor orders ?

  The SAP error message MPE_EXEC_COMMON041 indicates that you are trying to apply a production hold to an order type that does not support it. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning and execution within SAP, particularly when dealing with shop floor orders.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is designed to allow production holds only on specific types of orders, typically shop floor orders (like production orders). If you attempt to apply a production hold to an order type that is not classified as a shop floor order (for example, a maintenance order, sales order, or other non-production-related orders), the system will generate this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Order Type: Check the type of order you are trying to apply the production hold to. Ensure that it is indeed a shop floor order. You can do this by