How To Fix MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT013 - Different versions or alternates found for one material in the EBOM list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT - Message class for Engineering Snapshots

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Different versions or alternates found for one material in the EBOM list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT013 - Different versions or alternates found for one material in the EBOM list ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT013 indicates that there are different versions or alternates found for a single material in the Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM) list. This can occur in scenarios where multiple versions of a material exist, or when alternate materials are defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Versions: The material in question may have multiple versions defined in the system, which can lead to confusion during planning or execution processes.
  Alternate Materials: The system may have alternate materials defined for the primary material, and the planning process is unable to determine which version or alternate to use.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or BOM that are causing the system to recognize multiple valid options for the same material.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the data related to the material, such as incorrect BOM entries or versioning issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Material Versions: Check the material