How To Fix MPN02026 - &1 has an invalid part status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPN02 - MPN Message: Materials Planning

• Message number: 026

• Message text: &1 has an invalid part status

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& as a material in an MPN-MRP set must be provided cross
plant with a material status, which does not allow creation of BOMs for
this material. (Materials from an MPN-MRP set are not allowed to have
BOMs because of technical reasons).

Procedure for System Administrators

The material status can be maintained by authorized persons in
Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPN02026 - &1 has an invalid part status ?

  The SAP error message MPN02026 indicates that a material (or part) has an invalid status in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when trying to perform operations on a material that is not in a valid state for the intended action.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that restricts certain operations. For example, it could be marked as "Blocked," "Inactive," or "Obsolete."
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master that are not aligned with the business processes.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the material master data, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on materials with certain statuses.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MPN02026 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the status of the material. Ensure that it is not blocked or inactive.
  If the material is blocked, you may need to change its status to "Active" or "Unblocked" (transaction code MM02).
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all required fields in the material master are filled out correctly. Look for any inconsistencies or missing data.
  Check the views relevant to the material type you are working with (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.).
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings related to material statuses in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Material Management.
  Ensure that the status settings align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user attempting the action has the necessary authorizations to work with the material in question. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM01 (Create Material).
  Material Status Types: Familiarize yourself with the different material status types and their implications on material operations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to material statuses and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.