How To Fix MPN01025 - MPN parts &1 and &2 have got different material master data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPN01 - MPN Message: Material Master / customizing

• Message number: 025

• Message text: MPN parts &1 and &2 have got different material master data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPN01025 - MPN parts &1 and &2 have got different material master data ?

  The SAP error message MPN01025 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the material master data for two different materials in the context of the Multi-Project Network (MPN) functionality. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform operations involving materials that are expected to be linked or related but have differing attributes in their material master records.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Different Material Types: The materials involved may have different material types or categories, which can lead to inconsistencies in how they are processed.
  Inconsistent Data: The material master data for the two materials may have inconsistencies in key fields such as:
  
  Basic data (e.g., description, unit of measure)
  Purchasing data (e.g., vendor information, purchasing group)
  Sales data (e.g., sales organization, distribution channel)
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the MPN setup that are not aligned, leading to the error when trying to process the materials together.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MPN01025 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master records for both materials (using transaction code MM03).
  Compare the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) to identify discrepancies.
  Ensure that the key fields are consistent across both materials.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  If discrepancies are found, update the material master data to ensure that both materials have the same relevant attributes.
  Make sure to maintain consistency in the fields that are critical for MPN processing.
  
  
  
  Review MPN Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to MPN in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the settings are correctly defined to allow for the materials to be processed together.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for MPN to understand the specific requirements for material master data in the context of MPN.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs when processing the materials.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and possibly MPN-specific transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on MPN-related errors.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MPN01025 error in your SAP system.