How To Fix MPE_OAN088 - Unit of measure for component assignment missing in OA &1, version &2

MPE_OAN088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_OAN - Operation Activity Network Messages

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Unit of measure for component assignment missing in OA &1, version &2

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MPE_OAN088 - Details

• The SAP error message MPE_OAN088 indicates that there is a missing unit of measure (UoM) for a component assignment in the context of an Order Assignment (OA). This error typically arises in the context of production orders, maintenance orders, or similar processes where components are assigned to a task or order.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a unit of measure for a specific component that is being assigned to an order. This can happen if:
  
  The material master for the component does not have a defined unit of measure.
  The unit of measure is not maintained in the relevant configuration settings.
  The component is not properly defined in the bill of materials (BOM) or routing.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or BOM.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: The error message includes a version number,