How To Fix MPL013 - &1 &2: Part &3 not valid according to variant configuration or ECM

MPL013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPL - Adapter for iPPE Workbench

• Message number: 013

• Message text: &1 &2: Part &3 not valid according to variant configuration or ECM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPL013 - &1 &2: Part &3 not valid according to variant configuration or ECM ?

  The SAP error message MPL013 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a material in the context of variant configuration or Engineering Change Management (ECM). This error occurs when the system cannot find a valid configuration for the specified part or when the part does not meet the criteria defined in the variant configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The part specified in the error message may not have a valid configuration in the variant configuration settings. This could be due to missing characteristics or values that are required for the configuration.
  ECM Issues: If the part is subject to Engineering Change Management, it may not be valid for the current version or status. The part might be obsolete or not released for use.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data of the material, such as missing or incorrect data in the material master or configuration profiles.
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