How To Fix MPN301 - QM processing only possible in case of MPN requirement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 301

• Message text: QM processing only possible in case of MPN requirement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPN301 - QM processing only possible in case of MPN requirement ?

  The SAP error message MPN301 indicates that Quality Management (QM) processing is only possible when there is a Material Provided Number (MPN) requirement. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system expects a specific configuration or setup related to MPNs, but it is not met.
  Cause:
  
  Missing MPN Requirement: The error usually occurs when the system is trying to perform QM processing on a material that does not have an MPN requirement defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the QM settings that do not align with the requirements for MPN processing.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up to handle MPNs, or the specific settings for QM processing may not be activated for that material type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the MPN requirement is properly defined for the material in question.
  Ensure that the MPN is correctly assigned and that the relevant views (like Basic Data, Purchasing, and QM) are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review MPN Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the MPN settings are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the configuration in the following areas:
  
  MPN settings in the material master.
  QM settings in the customizing (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  Make sure that the MPN is activated for the relevant material types.
  
  
  
  Check QM Settings:
  
  Verify that the QM module is properly configured for the materials you are working with. This includes checking the inspection types and the settings related to MPNs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to MPN and QM processing to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MPN (Material Provided Number): This is a number assigned to materials that are provided by a supplier, which can be used for tracking and managing materials in the supply chain.
  Quality Management (QM): This module in SAP is used for managing quality in processes, including inspections and quality control.
  Material Master: The central repository of information related to materials in SAP, which includes various views for different functions (e.g., purchasing, sales, inventory management).
  
  By ensuring that the MPN requirements are correctly set up and that the material master data is complete, you should be able to resolve the MPN301 error and proceed with QM processing.