How To Fix MPE_OAN279 - OA identifier &1 already used in the produce segment of operation &2

MPE_OAN279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_OAN - Operation Activity Network Messages

• Message number: 279

• Message text: OA identifier &1 already used in the produce segment of operation &2

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MPE_OAN279 - Details

• The SAP error message MPE_OAN279 indicates that there is a conflict with the Object Assignment Number (OA identifier) in the production segment of a specific operation. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and execution, particularly when dealing with operations in a routing or production order.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the same OA identifier is being used more than once in the same operation segment. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The OA identifier has been assigned to multiple components or operations within the same production order.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the routing or production order setup that allows for duplicate identifiers.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been recent changes to the routing or production order, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the production