How To Fix PIC01068 - Manufacturer part profile &1 requires the entry of an MPN

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Manufacturer part profile &1 requires the entry of an MPN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01068 - Manufacturer part profile &1 requires the entry of an MPN ?

  The SAP error message PIC01068 indicates that a Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) is required for a specific manufacturer part profile in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or update a material or a part that is associated with a manufacturer, but the MPN field is not filled in, which is mandatory for that particular profile.
  Cause:
  
  Missing MPN: The most common cause is that the MPN field is not populated in the material master or the relevant part profile.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the material master or the manufacturer part profile may require an MPN to be entered, and this requirement is not being met.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry where the MPN was not provided.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter MPN: Go to the material master record or the relevant part profile and ensure that the MPN field is filled in. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the material master (Transaction Code: MM02 for change or MM01 for create).
  Locate the Manufacturer Part Number field and enter the appropriate MPN.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Manufacturer Part Profile: Review the manufacturer part profile settings to ensure that the MPN requirement is correctly configured. If necessary, adjust the settings to either require or not require an MPN based on your business needs.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct MPN to enter, consult your procurement or inventory management documentation, or reach out to your supplier for the correct MPN.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master or manufacturer part profiles.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  Material Master Data: Understand the structure of the material master data and how MPNs are used in your organization.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address specific issues.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider training sessions on material management and master data management in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PIC01068 error and ensure that the necessary MPN is entered for the manufacturer part profile.