How To Fix MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT014 - Eng. change cycle prepared for matl &1, plant &2, usage &3, alt. BOM &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT - Message class for Engineering Snapshots

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Eng. change cycle prepared for matl &1, plant &2, usage &3, alt. BOM &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT014 - Eng. change cycle prepared for matl &1, plant &2, usage &3, alt. BOM &4 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT014 indicates that there is an issue related to the engineering change cycle for a specific material, plant, usage, and alternative Bill of Materials (BOM). This message typically arises in the context of production planning and material management when there are discrepancies or issues with the engineering change management process.
  Cause:
  
  Engineering Change Management Issues: The error may occur if there are pending changes in the engineering change management process that have not been fully processed or released.
  BOM Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the alternative BOM or the usage of the BOM in the specified plant.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly set up for the specified plant or usage.
  Change Cycle Status: The engineering change cycle may be in a status that does not allow for planning or production activities.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Engineering Change Status: Review the status of the engineering change cycle for the specified material and ensure that it is released and active.
  Review BOM Configuration: Verify the configuration of the alternative BOM and ensure that it is correctly assigned to the material and plant. Check if the BOM is valid for the specified usage.
  Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly configured for the specified plant and usage. This includes checking the views related to production, planning, and BOM.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes such as CS03 (Display BOM) to check the BOM details, and MM03 (Display Material) to review the material master data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on handling engineering change management and BOM issues.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Engineering Change Management: This is a process in SAP that allows organizations to manage changes to products and materials systematically.
  BOM (Bill of Materials): A BOM is a comprehensive list of materials, components, and assemblies required to manufacture a product.
  Material Master Data: This is a central repository of information related to materials used in production and inventory management.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the engineering change cycle is properly prepared for the specified material and plant.