How To Fix 6R049 - Planning run not carried out because no suitable material was selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6R - Messages for Retail MRP

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Planning run not carried out because no suitable material was selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6R049 - Planning run not carried out because no suitable material was selected ?

  The SAP error message 6R049 indicates that a planning run was not executed because no suitable materials were selected for the planning process. This error typically occurs in the context of materials management and production planning within SAP, particularly when using the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) functionality.
  Causes:
  
  No Materials in the Selection Criteria: The selection criteria defined for the planning run do not include any materials. This could be due to filters set in the planning run that exclude all materials.
  Material Status: The materials that are supposed to be included in the planning run may have a status that prevents them from being selected (e.g., blocked, discontinued).
  Planning Parameters: Incorrect planning parameters or settings in the MRP configuration may lead to no materials being selected.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The materials may not be assigned to the plant or storage location specified in the planning run.
  Master Data Issues: Missing or incorrect master data for materials, such as MRP type, lot size, or procurement type, can lead to materials not being selected.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria used in the planning run. Ensure that the criteria are set correctly to include the desired materials.
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the materials in question. Ensure that they are not blocked or set to a status that would exclude them from planning.
  Adjust Planning Parameters: Review and adjust the planning parameters in the MRP configuration to ensure they are set correctly.
  Verify Plant and Storage Location: Ensure that the materials are assigned to the correct plant and storage location that you are trying to plan for.
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for the materials to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, including MRP type, lot size, and procurement type.
  Run MRP for Specific Materials: If necessary, try running MRP for specific materials to see if they are selected correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MD01 (MRP Run), MD02 (MRP for Single Material), or MD03 (MRP for Individual Material) to initiate planning runs.
  MRP Configuration: Review the MRP configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure they align with your business processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on MRP processes and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully carry out the planning run.