How To Fix MPE_EXEC_CONF013 - Cannot complete OA. Serial number &1 not yet completed at this OA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_EXEC_CONF - Messages for Shop Floor Order Confirmation

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Cannot complete OA. Serial number &1 not yet completed at this OA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_EXEC_CONF013 - Cannot complete OA. Serial number &1 not yet completed at this OA ?

  The SAP error message MPE_EXEC_CONF013 indicates that there is an issue with the completion of an Order Activity (OA) related to a specific serial number. The message states that the serial number specified (represented by &1) has not yet been completed at the Order Activity.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of production or maintenance processes where serial numbers are tracked for individual items. The main causes for this error can include:
  
  
  Incomplete Operations: The serial number has not been fully processed or completed in the system, meaning that there are still outstanding operations or tasks that need to be finished before the Order Activity can be completed.
  
  
  Incorrect Status: The status of the serial number may not be set correctly, indicating that it is still in progress or pending.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the completion of the Order Activity for that specific serial number.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the data related to the serial number or the Order Activity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MPE_EXEC_CONF013 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Status: Verify the status of the serial number in question. Ensure that all required operations have been completed. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP that allows you to view serial number details.
  
  
  Complete Outstanding Operations: If there are any outstanding operations associated with the serial number, complete them. This may involve finishing production steps, confirming work orders, or updating the status of the serial number.
  
  
  Review Order Activity: Check the Order Activity to ensure that it is correctly configured and that all prerequisites for completion are met.
  
  
  Consult Logs and Documentation: Look at system logs or documentation for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW38 (Change PM Orders), IW39 (Display PM Orders), or MIGO (Goods Movement) to check the status of orders and serial numbers.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to MPE_EXEC_CONF013 for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to complete the operations related to the serial number and Order Activity.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.