How To Fix MPN102 - Material & not subject to manufacturer part number management

MPN102 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Material & not subject to manufacturer part number management

What causes this issue?

You wanted to maintain the
<DS:GLOS.approved_manufacturer_parts_list>approved manufacturer parts
list</> (AMPL) for one of your firm's own, inventory-managed materials
to which no <DS:GLOS.material_for_manufacturer_part_number>MPN
materials</> have been assigned or which does not contain a
manufacturer part profile that provides for the maintenance of this
list.

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?

Enter a material that satisfies the above conditions.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MPN102 - Details

• The SAP error message MPN102 ("Material & not subject to manufacturer part number management") typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation related to Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) management for a material that is not configured to use MPNs. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or updating a material master record or during procurement processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Configuration: The material in question is not set up to use Manufacturer Part Numbers. This could be due to the material type or the settings in the material master.
  MPN Management Settings: The MPN management feature may not be activated for the specific material type or for the plant where the material is being used.
  Incorrect Transaction: You might be using a transaction that requires MPN management for a material that is not configured for it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02 or MM03).
  Check the relevant