How To Fix 61040 - MRP controller &2 does not exist in plant &1

61040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 040

• Message text: MRP controller &2 does not exist in plant &1

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please check Customizing or enter another MRP controller.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61040 - MRP controller &2 does not exist in plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message "61040 MRP controller &2 does not exist in plant &1" typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when the system is unable to find a specified MRP controller for a given plant. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing MRP Controller: The specified MRP controller (denoted as &2 in the error message) has not been defined in the system for the specified plant (denoted as &1).
  Incorrect Configuration: The MRP controller may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or plant settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the MRP controller data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check MRP Controller Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMC1 (or SPRO -> Production -> MRP -> MRP Controller -> Define MRP Controllers) to verify if the MRP