How To Fix MPE_PLAN_MEC067 - Planning scope is inactive for matl &1, usage &2, altern. &3, version &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 067

• Message text: Planning scope is inactive for matl &1, usage &2, altern. &3, version &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_MEC067 - Planning scope is inactive for matl &1, usage &2, altern. &3, version &4 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_MEC067 indicates that the planning scope for a specific material, usage, alternative, and version is inactive. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The planning scope for the specified material (identified by &1), usage (identified by &2), alternative (identified by &3), and version (identified by &4) is not active in the system.
  The planning scope may have been deactivated intentionally or due to a configuration error.
  The material may not be set up correctly in the planning area or may not be included in the relevant planning scope.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Scope Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning area configuration in SAP (transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62 for APO or relevant transaction for your version).
  Verify that the planning scope for the specified material, usage, alternative, and version is active.
  
  
  
  Activate Planning Scope:
  
  If the planning scope is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can usually be done in the planning area settings.
  Ensure that the material is included in the planning scope.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the specified material to ensure that it is correctly set up for planning.
  Verify that the relevant views (MRP, MRP2, etc.) are maintained properly.
  
  
  
  Check Version Settings:
  
  Ensure that the version specified is valid and active. You can check this in the version management settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on managing planning scopes and troubleshooting related errors.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MC62 - Planning Area Configuration
  /SAPAPO/MC73 - Display Planning Scope
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify planning scope settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.