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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPN102 - Material & not subject to manufacturer part number management ?

  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 views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing) to see if MPN management is enabled.
  Ensure that the material type allows for MPN management.
  
  
  
  Activate MPN Management:
  
  If MPN management is not activated, you may need to adjust the material type settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Material Master > Settings for Key Fields > Define Manufacturer Part Number Management and ensure that the relevant settings are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transactions:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct transactions that support MPN management for materials that are configured to use it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on MPN management and how it applies to your materials.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Types: Different material types in SAP may have different settings regarding MPN management. Ensure that the material type you are using supports MPNs.
  MPN Configuration: MPN management can be configured at various levels, including plant-specific settings. Make sure to check these configurations.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master records and MPN settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MPN102 error and successfully manage manufacturer part numbers for your materials in SAP.