How To Fix MPE_PLAN_EXEC011 - Error while determining BOM alternative for shop floor BOM

MPE_PLAN_EXEC011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Error while determining BOM alternative for shop floor BOM

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MPE_PLAN_EXEC011 - Details

• The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_EXEC011 indicates that there is an issue with determining the Bill of Materials (BOM) alternative for a shop floor BOM during the planning or execution process. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and execution in SAP, particularly when the system is unable to find a suitable BOM alternative for the material being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM Alternative: The specified material does not have a BOM alternative defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for BOM determination may not be set up correctly.
  Material Master Issues: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to issues in BOM determination.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The BOM may not be available for the specific plant or storage location being used.
  Versioning Issues: The BOM version may not be active or may not match the requirements of the production order.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BOM Alternatives:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (CS01, CS02, or CS03)