How To Fix MPN002 - Not possible to maintain info rec. for firm's own inv.-managed material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPN - System Messages re Manufacturer Part Number Management

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Not possible to maintain info rec. for firm's own inv.-managed material &

What causes this issue?

Working with manufacturer parts has been set up in Customizing for
Purchasing in such a way that only info records for the
<DS:GLOS.3526C020AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>MPN material</> can be
maintained.
However, you entered your firm's own inventory-managed material &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the info record for the MPN material.
&WHAT_TO_DO& (system administration)
Maintain the info record for the MPN material or change the settings
for the manufacturer part profile in Customizing for Purchasing if
necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPN002 - Not possible to maintain info rec. for firm's own inv.-managed material & ?

  The SAP error message MPN002 indicates that it is not possible to maintain an information record for a firm's own inventory-managed material. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an info record for a material that is managed in inventory (i.e., stock-managed) and is owned by the company.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material you are trying to maintain is likely set up as a stock-managed material, which means it is subject to specific rules regarding how information records can be maintained.
  Ownership: The error suggests that the material is owned by the company, and the system does not allow the creation or modification of info records for such materials.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict the maintenance of info records for certain types of materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Verify the material type of the item you are trying to maintain. If it is a stock-managed material, you may need to follow different procedures for maintaining info records.
  Review Info Record Settings: Ensure that the info record settings are appropriate for the material type. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to understand the settings related to info records for inventory-managed materials.
  Use Alternative Methods: If you need to maintain purchasing information for the material, consider using alternative methods such as creating a purchasing contract or using a different type of info record that is allowed for stock-managed materials.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing info records for inventory-managed materials.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain info records in the system. Lack of proper permissions can also lead to errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME11 (Create Info Record), ME12 (Change Info Record), and ME13 (Display Info Record) to manage info records effectively.
  Material Management (MM) Module: Understanding the MM module's functionality can help in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to materials and info records.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.