How To Fix 6P876 - Use external requirements plan number for material with segmentation

6P876 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 876

• Message text: Use external requirements plan number for material with segmentation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P876 - Use external requirements plan number for material with segmentation ?

  The SAP error message 6P876, which states "Use external requirements plan number for material with segmentation," typically occurs in the context of production planning and material requirements planning (MRP) when dealing with segmented materials. This error indicates that the system expects an external requirements plan number to be used for a material that has been segmented.
  
  Cause:
  
  Segmented Material: The material in question is defined with segmentation in the system, which means it has different requirements or planning strategies based on certain criteria (like customer, region, etc.).
  Missing External Requirements Plan Number: The system requires an external requirements plan number to process the planning for this segmented material, but it has not been provided or is not correctly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify the material master data for the affected material. Ensure that the segmentation settings are correctly configured and that the external requirements plan number is specified.
  Provide External Requirements Plan Number: If