How To Fix MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG014 - Latest BOM version not released

MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Latest BOM version not released

What causes this issue?

Engineering has not yet been completed.

System Response

The complex assembly process uses BOMs and routings with
version-controlled effectivity. Production engineers confirm the
completion of engineering for a major assembly by releasing the major
assembly?s BOM (major assemblies do not have routings that need to be
released).

How to fix this error?

When engineering has been completed, release the BOM version using the
<LS>Maintain Bill of Material</> app.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG014 - Latest BOM version not released ?

  The SAP error message MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG014 indicates that the latest Bill of Materials (BOM) version has not been released. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with production planning, material management, or engineering change management in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  BOM Not Released: The most common cause is that the latest version of the BOM has been created but not released for use in production or planning processes.
  Authorization Issues: Users may not have the necessary permissions to release the BOM.
  Incomplete BOM Data: The BOM may be incomplete or contain errors that prevent it from being released.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the BOM from being released.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the BOM:
  
  Navigate to the BOM management transaction (e.g., CS02 for changing BOM).
  Check the status of the BOM. If it is not released, you can release it by selecting the appropriate option (usually found in the menu or toolbar).
  Ensure that all