How To Fix 61266 - Total requirement & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Total requirement & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61266 - Total requirement & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "61266 Total requirement & does not exist" typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or production planning processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a total requirement for a specific material or component in the planning run.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The material master data for the item in question may be incomplete or missing. This includes data related to MRP views, such as MRP type, lot size, and planning strategy.
  Incorrect MRP Settings: The MRP settings for the material may not be configured correctly, leading to the system not being able to calculate the total requirements.
  No Demand or Supply: There may be no demand (sales orders, forecasts) or supply (production orders, purchase orders) for the material, resulting in no total requirement being generated.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have any active requirements or may not be set up correctly.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between the material and its BOM (Bill of Materials) or routing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly configured. Pay special attention to the MRP views and ensure that the MRP type and other relevant fields are filled out.
  Review MRP Settings: Verify the MRP settings for the material. Check if the MRP type is appropriate for the material and if the planning strategy is set correctly.
  Analyze Demand and Supply: Check if there are any sales orders, forecasts, or production orders that would create a demand for the material. If there are none, consider creating a demand to generate a total requirement.
  Check Planning Version: Ensure that the correct planning version is being used and that it has active requirements. You can check this in the MRP planning run settings.
  Run MRP Again: After making any necessary changes, run the MRP process again to see if the total requirement is generated.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data related to the material, including BOM and routing, to ensure that everything is linked correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to analyze the requirements and stock situation for the material.
  MRP Configuration: Review the MRP configuration settings in the SPRO transaction to ensure that they align with your business processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides for detailed information on MRP processes and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in MRP and production planning.