How To Fix 6R053 - No materials found for planning

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6R - Messages for Retail MRP

• Message number: 053

• Message text: No materials found for planning

What causes this issue?

No materials have been found that should be planned based on your
selection criteria.

How to fix this error?

Check your selection criteria.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6R053 - No materials found for planning ?

  The SAP error message 6R053: No materials found for planning typically occurs in the context of materials management and production planning within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system could not find any materials that meet the criteria specified for planning purposes. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  No Materials in the Planning Area: The planning area you are trying to use may not have any materials assigned to it.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for planning (such as plant, material type, or other filters) may be too restrictive, resulting in no materials being selected.
  Material Status: The materials may be blocked or have a status that prevents them from being included in planning (e.g., "Blocked for Planning").
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing planning views or incorrect settings.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have any active materials or may be set to a version that does not include the materials you expect.
  Date Range: The date range specified for planning may not include any relevant materials.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Planning Area: Verify that the planning area you are using has materials assigned to it. You can do this by checking the configuration in the planning area settings.
  Review Selection Criteria: Adjust the selection criteria to be less restrictive. Ensure that you are including all relevant plants, material types, and other parameters.
  Check Material Status: Review the status of the materials in question. Ensure that they are not blocked for planning and that they have the necessary planning views activated in the material master.
  Verify Master Data: Check the material master data for the materials you expect to see. Ensure that the relevant planning views (like MRP views) are maintained.
  Check Planning Version: Ensure that you are using the correct planning version and that it includes the materials you are trying to plan.
  Adjust Date Range: Make sure that the date range specified for planning includes the relevant time frame for the materials.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) or MD01 (MRP Run) to analyze the materials and their planning status.
  Material Master Data: Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data and check the planning views.
  MRP Configuration: Review the MRP configuration settings in the customizing transaction SPRO to ensure that everything is set up correctly for your planning processes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.