How To Fix 61677 - Please enter an MRP controller

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 677

• Message text: Please enter an MRP controller

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61677 - Please enter an MRP controller ?

  The SAP error message 61677, which states "Please enter an MRP controller," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a transaction that requires an MRP (Material Requirements Planning) controller to be specified, but it has not been provided. The MRP controller is a key element in the planning process, as it is responsible for managing the planning and procurement of materials.
  Cause:
  
  Missing MRP Controller: The most common cause of this error is that the MRP controller field is left blank in the relevant transaction or master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The MRP controller may not be properly configured in the system.
  User Role/Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the MRP controller settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter MRP Controller: 
  
  Navigate to the transaction where the error occurred and ensure that the MRP controller field is filled in. This can typically be done in the material master record or during the planning transaction.
  If you are in a transaction like MRP run (MD01, MD02, etc.), make sure to specify the MRP controller in the selection screen.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction MM03) and check if the MRP controller is assigned in the relevant views (usually in the MRP view).
  If it is missing, you can update the material master (transaction MM02) to include the MRP controller.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the MRP controller is defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction SPRO) under the MRP settings.
  Make sure that the MRP controller is assigned to the relevant materials and that it is active.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  If you suspect that the issue might be related to user roles or authorizations, check with your SAP security team to ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access and modify MRP controller settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MRP Controller Definition: The MRP controller is a key figure in the MRP process, responsible for overseeing the planning and procurement of materials. Each MRP controller can manage multiple materials and is often associated with specific planning strategies.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and MD01 (MRP Run).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on MRP processes and the role of the MRP controller.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 61677 and ensure that the MRP controller is properly set up in your SAP system.