How To Fix MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG040 - Duration in network activity & and material master & differs

MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Duration in network activity & and material master & differs

What causes this issue?

The network and material master have been created independently.

System Response

This app allows to create network activities for a selected major
assembly BOM item using a one-click action. The action determines the
activity attributes from the BOM item and installation kit data. The
activity duration is determined from the production lead time in the
installation kit?s material master.

How to fix this error?

Copy the production lead time from the material master to the network
activity (transaction <AB>CJ20N</>).

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_MSG040 - Duration in network activity & and material master & differs ?

  The SAP error message MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG040 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the duration specified in the network activity and the duration defined in the material master for a particular material. This error typically arises in the context of project management or production planning within SAP, where the system expects consistency between the planned durations of activities and the associated materials.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Duration: The duration defined in the network activity (e.g., in a project or production order) does not match the duration specified in the material master record for the same material.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect settings or configurations in the material master or network activity that lead to this inconsistency.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to discrepancies between the two records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the duration settings for the material in question. Ensure that the