How To Fix MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG046 - Parameter effectivity not required by material but defined in network

MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Parameter effectivity not required by material but defined in network

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG046 - Parameter effectivity not required by material but defined in network ?

  The SAP error message MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG046 indicates that there is a mismatch between the material's configuration and the network settings in the system. Specifically, it suggests that parameter effectivity is defined in the network for a material, but the material itself does not require it.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  Parameter Effectivity is Defined: The network (such as a production order or project) has been set up to require parameter effectivity for certain materials.
  Material Configuration: The material in question is not configured to use parameter effectivity, which leads to a conflict when the system tries to process the network.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master data (transaction code MM03).
  Verify the settings related to parameter effectivity. Ensure that the material is configured to use parameter effectivity if it is required by the network.
  
  
  
  Review Network Settings:
  
  Access the network (transaction code CN22 or CN03).
  Check the