How To Fix MPE_OAN114 - Material status and action schema in OA &1 version &2 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_OAN - Operation Activity Network Messages

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Material status and action schema in OA &1 version &2 is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_OAN114 - Material status and action schema in OA &1 version &2 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message MPE_OAN114 indicates that there is an issue with the material status and action schema in the context of the Object Area (OA) for a specific version. This error typically arises in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when the system cannot find the specified material status or action schema.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The material status or action schema may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Incorrect Version: The version specified in the error message may not exist or may not be correctly assigned to the material.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the system being unable to recognize the material status or action schema.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material status or action schema.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for Material Status and Action Schema configuration.
  Ensure that the material status and action schema for the specified version are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Version:
  
  Check if the version specified in the error message exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or assign the correct version to the material.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the material in question.
  Ensure that the material status and action schema are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the material status and action schema.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data.
  Customizing Path: The path to check the material status and action schema configuration is usually found under:
  
  Logistics -> Material Management -> Material Master -> Settings for Material Status.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MPE_OAN114 error message.