How To Fix MPE_PLAN_MEC052 - Purchase order key not passed for assignment

MPE_PLAN_MEC052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Purchase order key not passed for assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_MEC052 - Purchase order key not passed for assignment ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_MEC052 indicates that a purchase order key was not passed for assignment during a planning or procurement process. This error typically arises in the context of materials management or production planning when the system expects a purchase order (PO) reference but does not receive it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchase Order Reference: The most common cause is that the system is trying to process a transaction that requires a purchase order reference, but none has been provided.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper assignment of purchase orders.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered data incorrectly, leading to the absence of the required purchase order key.
  Integration Issues: If the system is integrated with other modules or external systems, there may be issues in data transfer that result in missing information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Purchase Order Entry: Ensure that the purchase order is correctly created and that the