How To Fix MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT051 - Reference object type &1 is not valid

MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT - Message class for Engineering Snapshots

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Reference object type &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT051 - Reference object type &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT051 indicates that there is an issue with a reference object type that is not valid in the context of the planning engine or snapshot processing. This error typically arises in the context of planning and forecasting within SAP, particularly when dealing with master data or planning objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Object Type: The reference object type specified in the planning process is not recognized or does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the planning area or planning object structure that lead to the system not recognizing the object type.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data related to the object type may be incomplete or corrupted, leading to the error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified object type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Type: Verify that the reference object type specified in the planning process is valid and exists in the system.