How To Fix MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT049 - Auxiliary data preparation cannot be retriggered

MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT - Message class for Engineering Snapshots

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Auxiliary data preparation cannot be retriggered

What causes this issue?

The auxiliary data preparation was triggered for a snapshot which had
the auxiliary preparation status 'Successful' or 'Initiated'
This means either of the following.
1. The auxiliary data preparation was done successfully for this
Snapshot revision. No need to trigger it again.
2. The auxiliary data preparation is in process for this Snapshot
revision. Wait till the results are available and status is changed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Action cannot be done.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT049 - Details

• The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT049 indicates that there is an issue with the auxiliary data preparation process in the context of planning or forecasting in SAP. This error typically arises when the system is unable to retrigger the auxiliary data preparation for a planning scenario, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Data Locking: The data might be locked by another process or user, preventing the auxiliary data preparation from being retriggered.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incomplete data that is required for the auxiliary data preparation to proceed.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the planning area or planning version can lead to this error.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or system performance problems.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the data. If locks