How To Fix MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS068 - No customizing entry for item category &1 of item &2 exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS - Manage Production Routing Version

• Message number: 068

• Message text: No customizing entry for item category &1 of item &2 exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS068 - No customizing entry for item category &1 of item &2 exists ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS068 indicates that there is no customizing entry for the specified item category in the context of a planning or reporting process. This typically occurs in the context of materials management or production planning when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration for the item category being processed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Customizing Entry: The most common cause is that the item category specified in the error message does not have a corresponding entry in the customizing settings. This could be due to:
  
  The item category not being defined in the system.
  The item category being incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant planning or reporting process.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category being referenced may not be valid for the context in which it is being used.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area for item category configuration.
  Verify that the item category specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Customizing Entry:
  
  If the item category does not exist, you may need to create a new entry.
  If it exists but is not correctly configured, make the necessary adjustments to ensure it aligns with the requirements of your planning or reporting process.
  
  
  
  Check for Validity:
  
  Ensure that the item category is valid for the specific context in which it is being used (e.g., sales, purchasing, production).
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all necessary customizing settings were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the item category in question and its expected configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the customizing settings) or MM03 (to view material master data) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.