How To Fix MPN02073 - No MPN set exists for material &1, plant &2, MRP area &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPN02 - MPN Message: Materials Planning

• Message number: 073

• Message text: No MPN set exists for material &1, plant &2, MRP area &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPN02073 - No MPN set exists for material &1, plant &2, MRP area &3 ?

  The SAP error message MPN02073 indicates that there is no Material Provisioning Number (MPN) set for the specified material, plant, and MRP area. This error typically occurs in the context of materials management and production planning when the system is trying to access or process data related to a material that is expected to have an MPN assigned but does not.
  Cause:
  
  Missing MPN Assignment: The most common cause is that the MPN has not been assigned to the material in the specified plant and MRP area.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the MPN settings are not properly defined for the material or plant.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or MPN master data.
  MRP Area Not Defined: The MRP area specified may not be defined for the material, or the MPN is not set up for that specific MRP area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check MPN Assignment:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the MPN data in the relevant views (usually in the Purchasing or MRP views).
  If the MPN is missing, you will need to assign the appropriate MPN to the material for the specified plant and MRP area.
  
  
  
  Create or Update MPN:
  
  If the MPN does not exist, you can create a new MPN record (transaction code MPN1).
  Ensure that the MPN is correctly linked to the material and that it is valid for the specified plant and MRP area.
  
  
  
  Review MRP Area Configuration:
  
  Check if the MRP area is correctly defined for the material (transaction code OMIZ).
  Ensure that the MPN is set up for the MRP area if it is being used.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like MM02 to make necessary updates or corrections.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to MPN and material master data for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MPN1: Create MPN
  OMIZ: MRP Area Configuration
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  
  MPN in SAP: MPN is used to manage materials that are sourced from multiple suppliers, allowing for better tracking and management of procurement processes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to MPN handling in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MPN02073 error and ensure that the necessary MPN data is correctly set up for your materials.