How To Fix 6P047 - Only inactive requirements exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6P - Messages for planned independent requirements (Appl.area 60)

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Only inactive requirements exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P047 - Only inactive requirements exist ?

  The SAP error message 6P047: Only inactive requirements exist typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) or Material Requirements Planning (MRP) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any active requirements for a particular material or product, which can hinder processes like production order creation or MRP runs.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Requirements: The primary cause of this error is that all the requirements for the material in question are marked as inactive. This can happen if the requirements were previously deleted or if they were set to inactive status.
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the material might not be set correctly, leading to the system not generating any active requirements.
  Material Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as incorrect status settings or missing information.
  MRP Settings: The MRP settings for the material might not be configured properly, which can prevent the generation of active requirements.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Requirements: Review the requirements for the material in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to see if there are any active requirements.
  Activate Requirements: If you find that the requirements are inactive, you may need to activate them or create new active requirements as necessary.
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that all relevant fields are correctly filled out and that the material is set up for planning.
  Adjust MRP Settings: Review the MRP settings for the material (transaction code MM02) to ensure that they are configured correctly. This includes checking the MRP type, lot size, and other relevant parameters.
  Run MRP: If the requirements are not generated, you may need to run the MRP process again to create new requirements. Use transaction code MD01 or MD02 for this purpose.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), MD01 (MRP Run), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify requirements and material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message 6P047 in SAP.