How To Fix MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG039 - Component assigned to activity with wrong reference point

MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Component assigned to activity with wrong reference point

What causes this issue?

Why is it relevant?
Reference points serve the assignment of BOM items to network
activities. The component demand (reservation) is assigned to a
different network activity than what is defined by the reference points.
Possible Reasons:
Production engineer manually assigned the component to an individually
selected network activity in BOM transfer (transaction CN33_N)
or
Reference point in network activity was changed after BOM transfer
or
Reference point in BOM item was changed after BOM transfer

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Fix:
Accept warning
or
Change reference point either in BOM item or network activity (app
?Manage Bill of Material? with item selected or transaction CJ20N with
network activity selected). Subsequently re-explode current BOM version
or
Assign component to a different network activity just by re-exploding
current BOM version

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG039 - Component assigned to activity with wrong reference point ?

  The SAP error message MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG039 indicates that there is a problem with the assignment of a component to an activity in the context of a project or maintenance plan. Specifically, it suggests that the component is assigned to an activity that has an incorrect reference point, which can lead to issues in planning, execution, or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The component may not be properly configured in relation to the activity or project. This could be due to incorrect settings in the master data or project structure.
  Reference Point Mismatch: The reference point for the component may not align with the reference point expected by the activity. This could happen if the component is intended for a different type of activity or project.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the component or activity, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for