How To Fix MPL018 - &1 &2: Part &3 is not a CANCEL part for &4

MPL018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPL - Adapter for iPPE Workbench

• Message number: 018

• Message text: &1 &2: Part &3 is not a CANCEL part for &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPL018 - &1 &2: Part &3 is not a CANCEL part for &4 ?

  The SAP error message MPL018 indicates that a specific part (or material) is not recognized as a "CANCEL" part for a particular operation or process. This error typically arises in the context of production planning, material management, or maintenance processes where certain parts are expected to have specific statuses or attributes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Part Status: The part you are trying to cancel may not be set up in the system as a cancelable part. This could be due to its current status or configuration in the material master.
  Missing Configuration: The part may not have been configured correctly in the system to allow for cancellation. This could involve missing settings in the material master or related configuration tables.
  Process Flow Issues: The part may not be in the correct stage of the process flow to allow for cancellation. For example, if the part is already in use or has been processed in a way