How To Fix MPE_OAN177 - Work instruction &1, &2 already has standard text &3, &4 assigned

MPE_OAN177 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_OAN - Operation Activity Network Messages

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Work instruction &1, &2 already has standard text &3, &4 assigned

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MPE_OAN177 - Details

• The SAP error message MPE_OAN177 indicates that there is an attempt to assign a standard text to a work instruction that already has a standard text assigned to it. This error typically occurs in the context of work instructions in the SAP system, particularly in modules related to manufacturing or production planning.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by trying to assign a new standard text to a work instruction that already has an existing standard text associated with it. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to overwrite an existing standard text without first removing or changing the current one.
  There is a misunderstanding of the data entry process, leading to duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Standard Text: 
  
  Navigate to the work instruction in question and check the existing standard text assigned to it. You can do this by using the relevant transaction code (e.g., IW31/IW32 for