How To Fix MPE_OAN262 - Simultaneous group &1 is not allowed in non-serialized business process

MPE_OAN262 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_OAN - Operation Activity Network Messages

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Simultaneous group &1 is not allowed in non-serialized business process

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MPE_OAN262 - Details

• The SAP error message MPE_OAN262 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a business process that involves simultaneous groups in a non-serialized context. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is trying to process multiple items or groups simultaneously, but the configuration does not allow for this due to the nature of the business process being non-serialized.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The business process is set up in a way that does not support simultaneous processing of groups. This could be due to settings in the material master, production order, or other related configurations.
  Business Process Design: The design of the business process may inherently not allow for simultaneous processing, which is common in non-serialized processes where items must be handled in a specific sequence.
  Master Data Settings: The master data for the materials or products involved may not be configured to allow simultaneous processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings