How To Fix MPE_EXEC_SFO007 - By-products are not supported for shop floor orders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_EXEC_SFO - Messages for Shop Floor Orders

• Message number: 007

• Message text: By-products are not supported for shop floor orders

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_EXEC_SFO007 - By-products are not supported for shop floor orders ?

  The SAP error message MPE_EXEC_SFO007 indicates that by-products are not supported for shop floor orders. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and execution when there is an attempt to process a shop floor order that includes by-products, which the system does not support in that specific context.
  Cause:
  
  By-Product Configuration: The shop floor order may have been configured to include by-products, but the system settings or the specific order type do not allow for by-products.
  Order Type Limitations: Certain order types in SAP may not support by-products due to their configuration or the nature of the production process.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or production version may not be set up correctly to handle by-products.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Type: Verify the order type being used for the shop floor order. If by-products are not supported for that order type, consider using a different order type that allows for by-products.
  Review Production Version: Ensure that the production version associated with the order is configured to handle by-products. You may need to adjust the production version settings in the material master.
  Adjust Configuration: If by-products are necessary for your production process, you may need to adjust the configuration in the system to allow for by-products in shop floor orders. This may involve working with your SAP configuration team.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to by-products and shop floor orders to understand any limitations or specific configurations required.
  Error Handling: If the error persists, consider implementing error handling in your production process to manage situations where by-products are not supported.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling by-products in shop floor orders.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in production planning and execution are trained on the limitations and configurations related to by-products in SAP.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.