How To Fix MPE_PLAN_EXEC004 - No changes found between planning BOM and shop floor BOM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_EXEC - Message Class for Planning to Execution

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No changes found between planning BOM and shop floor BOM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_EXEC004 - No changes found between planning BOM and shop floor BOM ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_EXEC004 indicates that there are no changes found between the planning Bill of Materials (BOM) and the shop floor BOM during a planning execution process. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and execution, where the system is trying to compare the planned BOM with the actual BOM used on the shop floor.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Differences Detected: The primary cause of this error is that the system has determined that there are no differences between the planning BOM and the shop floor BOM. This can happen if:
  
  The BOM has not been updated in the planning system.
  The shop floor BOM is identical to the planning BOM.
  There are no new changes or updates made to the BOM that need to be reflected in the production process.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper comparison of the BOMs.
  
  
  Data Synchronization: There could be a delay or issue in data synchronization between the planning and production systems.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify BOM Versions: Check both the planning BOM and the shop floor BOM to ensure that they are indeed the same. If they are supposed to be different, you may need to update the planning BOM.
  
  
  Update BOM: If changes have been made to the BOM in the planning system, ensure that these changes are reflected in the shop floor BOM. You may need to re-release or re-activate the BOM.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SAP related to BOM management and ensure that they are set up correctly to allow for the comparison of BOMs.
  
  
  Data Consistency: Ensure that there are no data consistency issues between the planning and production systems. This may involve checking for any errors in data transfer or synchronization processes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to BOM management and the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is affecting production processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Management: Understanding how BOMs are managed in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM).
  Production Planning: Knowledge of production planning processes in SAP, including how BOMs are used in MRP (Material Requirements Planning), can help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights into BOM management issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.