How To Fix 61338 - Single item planning in simultation mode not possible for material &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Single item planning in simultation mode not possible for material &1 &2

What causes this issue?

You want to plan material &V1& plant &V2& within multilevel single-item
planning. This material is part of a discontinuation. That is to say,
the material is
A part to be discontinued,
A dependent part to be discontinued (parallel discontinuation), or
A follow-up material.

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

Planning a material that is part of a discontinuation in the simulation
mode of multilevel single-item planning is not supported.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Execute multilevel single-item planning without simulation mode for
this material, or plan the material within the total planning run.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61338 - Single item planning in simultation mode not possible for material &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message 61338, which states "Single item planning in simulation mode not possible for material &1 &2," typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when you attempt to run a planning simulation for a single material item that is not allowed in the current configuration or context.
  Cause:
  
  Simulation Mode Restrictions: The error indicates that the system is set to run in simulation mode, which may not support single item planning for the specified material. This could be due to configuration settings in the MRP or planning parameters.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being planned in simulation mode. For example, it could be marked as "not relevant for planning."
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the material or the plant may not be set up to allow single item planning in simulation mode.
  MRP Type: The MRP type assigned to the material may not support simulation planning.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check MRP Configuration: Review the MRP configuration settings for the material and ensure that single item planning is allowed in simulation mode. You may need to adjust the settings in the MRP profile or planning parameters.
  Material Status: Verify the status of the material in the material master. Ensure that it is set to be relevant for planning. You can check this in the material master record (transaction MM03).
  Change Planning Mode: If simulation mode is not necessary, consider running the planning in the standard mode instead of simulation mode.
  Review MRP Type: Check the MRP type assigned to the material. If it is not suitable for simulation planning, consider changing it to a type that supports this functionality.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the configuration of MRP and simulation planning.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MD01 (MRP Run), MD02 (Single Item MRP), or MM03 (Display Material) to check the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform MRP runs and access material master data.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in MRP processes.