How To Fix 6P518 - MRP controller & does not exist for plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 518

• Message text: MRP controller & does not exist for plant &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P518 - MRP controller & does not exist for plant & ?

  The SAP error message 6P518 indicates that the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) controller specified does not exist for the specified plant. This error typically arises during the planning process when the system is unable to find a valid MRP controller for the materials being processed in the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing MRP Controller: The MRP controller has not been defined in the system for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The MRP controller may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the MRP controller field during the planning run.
  Plant Configuration: The plant itself may not be properly configured to use the specified MRP controller.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check MRP Controller Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMD1 (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Production > MRP > MRP Controller > Define MRP Controllers).
  Verify that the MRP controller exists for the specified plant. If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create MRP Controller:
  
  If the MRP controller is missing, you can create a new one by entering the necessary details such as the MRP controller code, description, and assigning it to the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Assign MRP Controller to Material:
  
  Ensure that the materials in question are assigned to the correct MRP controller. You can check this in the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Navigate to the MRP view and verify that the MRP controller is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant is properly set up in the system and that it is active. You can check this in the configuration settings for the plant.
  
  
  
  Review User Input:
  
  If the error occurred during a manual entry or planning run, double-check the input for any typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OMD1: Define MRP Controllers
  MD01: MRP Run
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for MRP configuration and controller settings for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 6P518 and ensure that your MRP planning runs smoothly.