How To Fix MPE_PLAN_MEC013 - EBOM has already been assigned to an open change record

MPE_PLAN_MEC013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_MEC - Message Class for Manufacturing Engineering Cockpit

• Message number: 013

• Message text: EBOM has already been assigned to an open change record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_MEC013 - EBOM has already been assigned to an open change record ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_MEC013 indicates that an Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM) has already been assigned to an open change record. This typically occurs in the context of change management processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with engineering changes in product structures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Open Change Record: The error arises when you attempt to assign an EBOM to a change record that is already in an open status. This means that the system is preventing you from making changes to the EBOM while it is still associated with an active change process.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to ensure data integrity. If the EBOM is locked by an open change record, you cannot make modifications until the change record is closed or the lock is released.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Change Records: Review the change records associated with the EBOM. You can do this by navigating to the change management transaction (e.g., transaction code