How To Fix MPE_RTG_UI102 - Enter a plant and material together or make no entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_RTG_UI - Messages for Routing Maintenance

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Enter a plant and material together or make no entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_RTG_UI102 - Enter a plant and material together or make no entry ?

  The SAP error message MPE_RTG_UI102 typically occurs in the context of material planning or inventory management when the system expects either a combination of a plant and material or no entries at all. This error can arise in various transactions, particularly when dealing with material master data, inventory management, or production planning.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You have entered either a plant or a material but not both.
  You have entered both a plant and a material, but the system is unable to process the combination due to missing data or configuration issues.
  You have left both fields empty, which is not allowed in certain contexts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields:
  
  Ensure that both the Plant and Material fields are filled in correctly. If you are supposed to enter both, make sure they are not left blank.
  If the transaction allows for no entries, ensure that both fields are empty.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Verify that the plant and material you are entering exist in the system. You can check this by navigating to the material master or plant data.
  Ensure that the material is valid for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are a system administrator or have access to configuration settings, check if there are any settings that might restrict the combination of plant and material.
  Ensure that the necessary authorizations are in place for the user attempting the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are using to understand the expected input requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to material management, such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or during inventory transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that might address this specific error.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to access the material and plant data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.