How To Fix T416_CTRL_MSG018 - Uncheck not possible; Extended Manufacturing Engineering is active.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T416_CTRL_MSG - Message Class for Usage Control Data

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Uncheck not possible; Extended Manufacturing Engineering is active.

What causes this issue?

System Response

The system does not allow you to uncheck <LS>Version BOM Active
</>checkbox if you've activated the manufacturing feature Extended
Manufacturing Engineering (EME) in the Customizing <LS>Activate Feature
and Acknowledge License Obligations</> under <LS>Production</> ->
<LS>Manufacturing for Production Engineering and Operations</>. The
system displays an error message.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T416_CTRL_MSG018 - Uncheck not possible; Extended Manufacturing Engineering is active. ?

  The SAP error message T416_CTRL_MSG018, which states "Uncheck not possible; Extended Manufacturing Engineering is active," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Production Planning (PP) modules when trying to deactivate or uncheck a specific setting related to Extended Manufacturing Engineering (EME).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the Extended Manufacturing Engineering functionality is enabled in the system. This feature is designed to enhance the planning and execution processes in manufacturing environments. When EME is active, certain settings or configurations cannot be modified or unchecked, as they are integral to the extended functionalities provided by EME.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you have a few options:
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: 
  
  Check the configuration settings related to Extended Manufacturing Engineering in your SAP system. Ensure that you understand the implications of changing any settings before proceeding.
  
  
  
  Deactivate EME: 
  
  If it is necessary to uncheck the specific setting, you may need to deactivate the Extended