How To Fix 6P502 - Planned independent requirements not included in MRP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Planned independent requirements not included in MRP

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P502 - Planned independent requirements not included in MRP ?

  The SAP error message 6P502 indicates that planned independent requirements (PIRs) are not included in the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) run. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  MRP Settings: The MRP settings for the material may not be configured to consider planned independent requirements. This can happen if the MRP type is set incorrectly.
  Planning Version: The planning version used in the MRP run may not include the planned independent requirements.
  PIR Validity: The planned independent requirements may not be valid for the period in which the MRP run is executed. This can occur if the PIRs are outside the planning horizon.
  MRP Group Settings: The MRP group assigned to the material may not be set up to include PIRs.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being planned (e.g., "Blocked" or "Not relevant for MRP").
  PIR Deletion: The planned independent requirements may have been deleted or not created for the relevant period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check MRP Type: Ensure that the MRP type assigned to the material is appropriate for including planned independent requirements (e.g., MRP type "PD" for MRP with planned independent requirements).
  Review Planning Version: Verify that the correct planning version is being used in the MRP run and that it includes the planned independent requirements.
  Validate PIRs: Check the validity of the planned independent requirements. Ensure that they are set up for the correct time frame and that they are not expired.
  MRP Group Configuration: Review the MRP group settings to ensure that they are configured to consider planned independent requirements.
  Material Status Check: Confirm that the material status allows for MRP planning. If the material is blocked or not relevant for MRP, adjust the status accordingly.
  Create or Adjust PIRs: If necessary, create or adjust the planned independent requirements to ensure they are present for the required planning period.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to check the stock and requirements situation for the material, and MD61 (Create Planned Independent Requirements) to create or adjust PIRs.
  MRP Configuration: Review the MRP configuration in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO) to ensure that all relevant settings are correctly defined.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed explanations of MRP types, planning versions, and independent requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error message 6P502 and implement the necessary solutions to ensure that planned independent requirements are included in your MRP runs.