How To Fix 6P472 - Material not provided for gross requirements planning

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 472

• Message text: Material not provided for gross requirements planning

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P472 - Material not provided for gross requirements planning ?

  The SAP error message 6P472, "Material not provided for gross requirements planning," typically indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary material data to perform gross requirements planning (GRP) for a specific material. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master. This includes missing or incorrect data in the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) views.
  MRP Type Not Defined: The material may not have an MRP type assigned, which is necessary for the system to determine how to plan the material.
  Plant Assignment: The material may not be assigned to the relevant plant or storage location, which is required for planning.
  Status of the Material: The material could be flagged as inactive or blocked for planning, preventing it from being included in the GRP.
  Planning File Entry Missing: The planning file entry for the material may be missing, which is necessary for the MRP run to recognize the material.
  No Demand or Supply: There may be no demand or supply data available for the material, which can lead to the system not being able to plan for it.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material master data is complete and accurate. Ensure that the MRP views are properly maintained.
  
  Transaction Code: MM02 (Change Material)
  
  
  
  Assign MRP Type: Ensure that the material has an appropriate MRP type assigned in the MRP view of the material master.
  
  Common MRP types include PD (MRP), VB (Reorder Point Planning), etc.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Assignment: Check if the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location. If not, assign it accordingly.
  
  Transaction Code: MM02 (Change Material)
  
  
  
  Check Material Status: Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive for planning. You can check the status in the material master.
  
  Look for fields like "MRP Group" and "MRP Status."
  
  
  
  Planning File Entry: If the planning file entry is missing, you may need to run a planning file creation transaction to generate it.
  
  Transaction Code: MD21 (Display Planning File Entries)
  
  
  
  Review Demand and Supply: Check if there are any existing demand or supply elements for the material. If there are none, consider creating a sales order, production order, or stock transfer to generate demand.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MRP Configuration: Ensure that the MRP configuration is set up correctly in the system. This includes settings in the MRP area, planning parameters, and MRP controllers.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MD01 (MRP Run)
  MD04 (Stock/Requirements List)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error message 6P472 and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.