How To Fix MPN113 - Entry with similar validity period already exists for MPN &

MPN113 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Entry with similar validity period already exists for MPN &

What causes this issue?

You are in the process of creating an new entry for material &V1& in
the <DS:GLOS.3526C060AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>approved manufacturer
parts list (AMPL)</>.
The validity period entered partly or completely overlaps the validity
period of an already existing entry.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPN113 - Entry with similar validity period already exists for MPN & ?

  The SAP error message MPN113 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a Master Data record for a Material Planning Number (MPN) that conflicts with an existing entry. Specifically, it means that there is already an entry for the same MPN with a similar validity period in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate MPN Entries: You are trying to create a new MPN entry that overlaps in validity with an existing entry.
  Incorrect Validity Dates: The validity dates (start and end dates) of the new entry are set in such a way that they conflict with an existing entry.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the MPN or its associated details.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MPN113 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like MPN1 or MPN2 to view existing MPN records.
  Look for entries that have