How To Fix MPE_PLAN_PV028 - Distribution key &1 is not valid for plant &2

MPE_PLAN_PV028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_PV - Production Version

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Distribution key &1 is not valid for plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_PV028 - Distribution key &1 is not valid for plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_PV028 indicates that there is an issue with the distribution key being used in the planning process for a specific plant. This error typically arises in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or production planning when the system cannot find a valid distribution key for the specified plant.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Distribution Key: The distribution key specified in the planning run does not exist or is not valid for the specified plant.
  
  Configuration Issues: The distribution key may not be properly configured in the system for the plant in question.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other related master data may not have the correct settings or may be missing necessary information.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The distribution key may not be assigned to the plant in the configuration settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Distribution Key: Verify that the distribution key specified in the planning run is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration