How To Fix MPE_OAN228 - Group display order no. for element &1 not maintained in OAN &2, vers. &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_OAN - Operation Activity Network Messages

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Group display order no. for element &1 not maintained in OAN &2, vers. &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_OAN228 - Group display order no. for element &1 not maintained in OAN &2, vers. &3 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_OAN228 indicates that there is an issue with the group display order number for a specific element in the Object Account Number (OAN) configuration. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or display a group display order that has not been properly maintained in the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The group display order number for the specified element is not maintained in the OAN configuration.
  Incorrect Version: The version specified in the error message may not have the necessary configurations set up.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the OAN or the group display order.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Object Account Number (OAN) in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., OAN configuration transaction codes like OAN1, OAN2, etc.).
  Verify if the group display order number for the specified element is maintained correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Entries:
  
  If the group display order number is missing, you will need to create or maintain the entry for the specified element.
  Ensure that the version specified in the error message is also correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Related Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or help files related to OAN configuration for any specific requirements or steps that need to be followed.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any necessary consistency checks or reports to ensure that there are no other underlying issues with the data.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and maintaining the necessary entries, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for OAN configuration, such as OAN1 (Create), OAN2 (Change), and OAN3 (Display).
  SAP Notes: Search for any SAP Notes related to MPE_OAN228 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MPE_OAN228 error in your SAP system.