How To Fix MPE_WI_EMB_MSGS018 - Selected component is not assigned to operation activity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_WI_EMB_MSGS - Messages of embedded Work Instruction Fiori

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Selected component is not assigned to operation activity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_WI_EMB_MSGS018 - Selected component is not assigned to operation activity ?

  The SAP error message MPE_WI_EMB_MSGS018 indicates that a selected component is not assigned to the operation activity in a production order or a similar context. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and execution, where components (materials) need to be linked to specific operations in a routing or work order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The component you are trying to use is not assigned to the specific operation in the routing or production order.
  Incorrect Routing: The routing for the production order may not include the component you are trying to use.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or routing setup that prevent the component from being recognized as part of the operation.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the production order and the routing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Routing: Verify that the component is correctly assigned to the operation in the routing. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the routing in the SAP system.
  Checking the operation details to ensure the component is listed.
  
  
  
  Update Production Order: If the routing is correct, ensure that the production order is updated to reflect any changes made to the routing or component assignments.
  
  
  Assign Component: If the component is not assigned, you may need to add it to the operation in the routing. This can typically be done in the routing maintenance transaction (e.g., CA01, CA02).
  
  
  Check Material Master: Ensure that the material master data for the component is correctly set up and that it is valid for the production order.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP documentation or help files for additional context on the error message and its resolution.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CA01: Create Routing
  CA02: Change Routing
  CO02: Change Production Order
  CO03: Display Production Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Training: Consider training sessions or materials on production order management and routing in SAP to better understand the relationships between components and operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.