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

6P502 - Overview

• 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