How To Fix MPE_OAN035 - Quantity must be greater than 0 for component &1 (operation activity &2)

MPE_OAN035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_OAN - Operation Activity Network Messages

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Quantity must be greater than 0 for component &1 (operation activity &2)

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MPE_OAN035 - Details

• The SAP error message MPE_OAN035 indicates that there is an issue with the quantity specified for a component in a particular operation or activity. Specifically, it states that the quantity must be greater than zero for the specified component and operation activity.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of production planning or maintenance activities where components are assigned to operations. The most common causes include:
  
  Zero Quantity: The quantity of the component specified in the operation is set to zero or is not defined.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error during data entry, leading to an invalid quantity.
  Master Data Issues: The component or operation may not be properly defined in the system, leading to discrepancies.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce quantity checks, which are not being met.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MPE_OAN035 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Component Quantity:
  
  Navigate to the operation/activity where