How To Fix SPC02817 - MPN & cannot be identified for the part number in the inquiry

SPC02817 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPC02 - Messages for 2nd phase of SPEC2000

• Message number: 817

• Message text: MPN & cannot be identified for the part number in the inquiry

What causes this issue?

MPN cannot be identified for the part number for which inquiry has been
made. As the unique part number determines which Request for Quotation
Document has to be updated, it is necessary to have a unique MPN for
the part number in the Request for Quotation.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SPC02817 - Details

• The SAP error message SPC02817 indicates that the system cannot identify the Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) for a specific part number in the inquiry. This error typically arises in the context of materials management or procurement processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with material master data or supplier information.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing MPN Data: The MPN may not be maintained in the material master record for the specific part number.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for MPNs in the system may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data related to the part number or MPN in the database.
  Supplier Information: The supplier associated with the part number may not have the MPN information correctly maintained in their vendor master record.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify if the MPN is correctly maintained for the part number in question.
  If it is