How To Fix 61278 - MRP type &1 not allowed for material &2

61278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 278

• Message text: MRP type &1 not allowed for material &2

What causes this issue?

The MRP type '&V1&'has been assigned to material '&V2&'. However, this
MRP type has no definition in Customizing.

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?

Check the material master record and/or the settings in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61278 - MRP type &1 not allowed for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message "61278 MRP type &1 not allowed for material &2" typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when there is an issue with the MRP type assigned to a specific material. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid MRP Type: The MRP type assigned to the material is not valid for the specific configuration or settings in the system. This could be due to the MRP type being deactivated or not allowed for the material's category.
  Material Master Configuration: The material master record may not be set up correctly, leading to the assignment of an inappropriate MRP type.
  Plant Settings: The plant settings may restrict certain MRP types for specific materials or material groups.
  MRP Type Restrictions: Certain MRP types may have restrictions based on the material type or other criteria defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record